The Bar Cashier role is primarily responsible for:

• Provide exceptional beverage and customer service for festival guests
• Ability to provide service for all aspects of bar tent service to ensure smooth operation of festival bars
• Checking patron ID’s to ensure they are the legal drinking age
• Setting up and breaking down equipment in their assigned areas
  
  

Organizational Profile

Founded in 1938, Stern Grove Festival is an admission-free summer performing arts festival in San Francisco. Now entering its 89th season, the Festival draws over 100,000 people during its ten-week series of world class performances in the outdoor setting of Sigmund Stern Grove. Past seasons have included performing artists from around the world, including The Flaming Lips, Bob Moses, Chaka Khan, San Francisco Symphony, Kool & the Gang, Los Lobos, Smokey Robinson, Ziggy Marley, Carlos Santana, Allen Stone, Janelle Monae, and Diana Ross.

Position Description

As a Bar Cashier for Stern Grove Festival, you will play a vital role in supporting our bar tents and ensuring the smooth operation of our beverage service. You will assist with various tasks behind the bar to help maintain efficiency and provide an exceptional experience for our guests. This position requires knowledge of bartending skills, running a POS, customer service and problem solving skills. This position is ideal for individuals who are hardworking, reliable, and eager to contribute to the success of Stern Grove Festival.
 

2026 Working Arrangement and Hours:

• Must be available every Sunday: May 17, 2026 - August 16, 2026 *except Memorial Day Weekend
• Must be available Saturday August 15th, 2026
• Virtual Orientation - Sunday May 17, 2026 (12:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
• On-site Orientation #1: Sunday May 31, 2026 (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) @ Stern Grove
• On-Site Orientation #2: Sunday June 7, 2026 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) @ Stern Grove
• Employees will average 8 hours per week
• Stern Grove Festival encourages everyone to apply and hiring priority goes to qualified individuals who can work all or most of the required dates
• Perimeter Staff can expect a schedule of between 6 and 10 hours each weekend, averaging eight hours per week over the course of the Season. There are additional hours available for pre-season build days and each Saturday toward equipment set-up (scheduling dependent on interest and availability).

 

Reporting Relationships

All Bar Staff are part of the Operations Department. Bar Staff report directly to their Bar Lead who reports to the Bar Manager under the direction of the Festival Operations Manager.

General Duties

• Assist with setup and breakdown of the bar area, tent, coolers, and supplies before and after each shift.
• Assist bar team in retrieving ice and stocking beverage coolers, finishing setting up tent buildouts, and restocking beverages and supplies from our storage throughout the concert day.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, including cleaning surfaces, washing hands frequently, and disposing of trash.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate any shortages or replenishment needs to the bar team.
• Provide friendly and courteous service to guests, assisting with inquiries and requests as necessary.
• Collaborate with other festival staff members to ensure smooth operations and a positive guest experience.

 

Requirements

• Must provide valid RBS certification. (More Info)
• Previous experience in a bar, fair or other beverage service setting or similar support role is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to relieve the bar team during breaks, times of increased business and be familiar with POS including which may include quick problem solving skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a positive attitude and willingness to assist others.
• Physical stamina and the ability to lift and carry heavy objects, including cases of beverages, coolers and ice.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work all Stern Grove Festival Events which may include evenings and weekends.
• Passion for Stern Grove Festival Non-profit and overall mission.
  

 

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and inclusive community event
• Gain valuable experience in event support and hospitality
• Support a meaningful cause and make a positive impact in the community

 

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• The work environment characteristics and the physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasionally sound levels may exceed 100 db. All efforts will be made to protect employee’s hearing.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.

Locations

• Sigmund Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco
• Video conference for Orientation

Compensation 

• $25 per hour plus a 10% split of daily donations from shifts you work. The 10% of bar donations will be split evenly across all bar employees that work that particular event shift. Your portion of the donations will be sent as one lump sum at the end of the season.

Email

• If you have any questions, please email jobs@sterngrove.org

EEO Statement:

SGFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.  In addition to federal law requirements, SGFA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  SGFA expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.