JOBS AT TEATRO ZINZANNI SEATTLE
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Teatro ZinZanni is hiring for the following positions. To apply, please follow the directions within the job description.
Server/Cocktailer
The Server/Cocktailer is the position most intimately connected with our guests throughout the performance and whose duties encompass all aspects of hospitality from greeting, to service to departure. It requires a sparkling, dynamic personality, humor, tact and knowledge.
The smooth operation of Teatro ZinZanni is based on teamwork and the shared responsibility of the service staff. Our success is determined by the quality of the product and the quality of the effort put forth by the service staff.
Teatro ZinZanni is a fine dining restaurant and theatrical performance where comfort with, and enthusiasm for this work environment, is essential.
Lead Dresser
Teatro Zinzanni is looking for a Lead Dresser at our new SODO location.
This person works with our Wardrobe Lead to prepare costumes, review and preset the costumes for the performers changes. They facilitate the quick changes we have during the show backstage. They work directly with the performers. This is an active fast paced job – you are on your feet, running up and down stairs and quickly helping performers in and out of their costumes for quick changes. Hours are 3:30PM to 11:30PM, five days a week. Experience with dressing shows and working backstage is a must.
Costume Maintenance Stitcher
Teatro Zinzanni is looking for a Costume Maintenance stitcher at our new SODO site
The Wardrobe Maintenance person assists the morning of the show with costume laundry and costume sewing repairs and maintenance. Experience with machine and hand sewing, costume repairs, costume laundry and cleaning are required. This person comes in every morning and does the hand and machine laundry of the costumes as well as steaming and repair work. They check through the notes and repairs list from the previous evening performance, figure out what repairs are needed and get all the costumes cleaned, prepped and ready for the Wardrobe lead and Lead Dresser to come in and manage the evenings show. The maintenance hours are from 9:30AM to 3:30PM. We will also train the maintenance person to be a substitute Dresser, so that there are always people in rotation that can dress the show when needed. This person will dress all our Matinee shows and pending schedule and availability, some of the evening shows.
Wardrobe Dresser
Teatro Zinzanni is looking for a Wardrobe Dresser at our new SODO location.
The Dresser works with the Wardrobe lead and lead Dresser to manage the upstairs dressing rooms prep work and dressing needs into the first third of the show. They assist our wait staff crew in getting dressed and also fill in for the wardrobe Lead and Lead Dresser. This is an active fast paced job – you are on your feet, up and down stairs and quickly helping performers in and out of their costumes for quick changes. Dresser hours are 3PM to 8:30PM. When substitute dressing the show once a week, the hours will be 3:30PM to 11:30PM. Some experience with dressing, wigs and hair is needed.
Coat Check
The Coat Check is required to act as an ambassador of the tent and to welcome guests into the venue with upbeat hospitality as guests arrive and entrust their possessions in safekeeping for the duration of the show.
This position is responsible for receiving/handing over coats, jackets, umbrella’s, etc following a coat check ticket system, ensuring that the tracking of items and receipts is done quickly and efficiently at the beginning at the show as well as at the conclusion of the show and answering any questions and providing guidance to our guests in regards to the lobby and guest check-in systems as needed. This position also requires alertness to any needs a guest might have in regards to their possessions.
The smooth operation of Teatro ZinZanni is based on teamwork and the shared responsibility of the service staff. Our success is determined by the quality of the product and the quality of the effort put forth by the service staff.
Teatro ZinZanni is a fine dining restaurant and theatrical performance where comfort with, and enthusiasm for this work environment, is essential.
Audience Service Supervisor
The Audience Service Supervisor monitors box office sales and staff when the Director of Ticketing & Audience Services is not in office. They will ensure exemplary customer service and accurate information for Teatro ZinZanni patrons. This position is responsible for guest and VIP relations, group sales relations, and resolution of verbal and written complaints. This position also assists as needed the Director of Ticketing & Audience Services with daily operations, sales analysis and reporting, and overall management of ticket sales transactions for the Teatro ZinZanni Box Office. On show nights, they will be required to be an on site representative for the Box Office and Group Sales teams.
Backstage Manager
This position is responsible for working the backstage area of the show at the direction of the Stage Manager. The Backstage Manager manages daily backstage needs like staging of props, artist entrance, timings of stage moves, and other technical needs. They are on headset during the show, overseeing and performing all stage moves. They are responsible for all backstage paperwork and prepare and manage this during rehearsals.
Substitute Stage Manager
The Stage Manager Sub provides leadership and oversight for all show operations when the Stage Manager is not present. They will call all cues for sound, lights, music, prop moves and winch operation. They work with the Restaurant Manager on emergency procedures between the show and restaurant. They work collaboratively with production, creative and technical teams in realizing the artistic vision for Teatro ZinZanni through clear documentation and communication. This is a high paced and complicated show.
Substitute Backstage Manager
The Backstage Sub replaces either of the Backstage Managers when they are not at the show. Assists the Stage Manager in all rehearsals, performances, and administrative tasks as assigned.

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