Employment - The Fireside Theatre

EmploymentLarry Daniele2019-09-24T13:10:06-05:00

The Fireside philosophy is that “people will come to where they have been invited and will return to where they have been made to feel welcome.” We take care in selecting associates with a caring, friendly personality and expect that attitude to be maintained in every aspect of the job. Our Customer Service Mission is: To provide each guest with a memorable experience through friendly, courteous and gracious service. We believe strongly that each department is a critical member of the team whether or not they have direct contact with the customer.

With regard to performers, please check our Frequently Asked Questions page for that information.

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Mail completed applications to:
Human Resource Department
The Fireside, Inc.
1131 Janesville Avenue
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

Or you can drop off at our Box Office
Monday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Or you can email resume to hr@firesidetheatre.com

Full Time Current Openings:

Cook – Do you have a passion for food or cooking? If so, come join our team at The Fireside Theatre! This position is under the supervision of our Executive Chef. Duties include inspecting food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices, portioning, arranging and garnishing food for guests, and regulating temperatures of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Candidates must be available to work Wednesday through Sunday. We select applicants with a caring, friendly, and positive personality. Candidates must be available to work Wednesday through Sunday. If you are interested in working in our fabulous kitchen, apply today!

Theatre Stagehand – Have you ever wondered what went on behind-the-scenes of your favorite theatre shows or wished you could be a part of it? Well, now is your chance! Our theatre crew is seeking a full time stagehand to join their team. Stagehands are responsible for managing the scenes of each set; including building, placing and changing each set; supporting performers with costume changes, assisting with lighting and completing miscellaneous backstage duties related to the production they are working on. Typical work week is Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday with additional days and hours required during changeover weeks. If you’d like to work behind-the-scenes of our productions here at The Fireside, contact us today!

Part Time Current Openings:

Bus Staff – Members of our Bus Staff are responsible for assisting the servers in providing the best quality service possible to all guests, while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation. The Bus Staff associate ensures that all tables are kept clean and presentable with clean china, glassware, silverware and linen. Bus Staff also serves and replenishes water, coffee and tea to our guests. If you are looking for your first job experience and enjoy working with a fun and dedicated staff, we’d love to meet you!

Gift Shop Associate – The Fireside Gift Shop is seeking friendly, outgoing and personable candidates! As a Gift Shop Associate, you will be responsible for assisting our guests hand pick a special gift, answer any questions they may have and conclude your interaction by ringing up their purchases at the cash register. This is a fast paced position, as our gift shops receive an abundance of customers in the shops all at once. You will be on your feet for the majority of your shift and requires you to have the ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds. Associates are also responsible for restocking merchandise by the end of their shifts. Part time hours are available on Thursday and Friday evenings 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., with additional required shifts on Saturday and/or Sunday. If you have a sparkling personality, a great smile and love customer service, we’d like to meet you!

Guest Service – Our Guest Service staff members are responsible for assisting the servers in providing the highest quality of service possible to guests, while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hours of operation. They host and greet tour bus guests and all other guests upon arrival at The Fireside, seat customers in the dining room and as well as in their assigned seats in the theatre. Guest Service checks in on the guest’s experience and serves water, coffee, tea and delivers the bread service. This position has hours available Thursday and Friday evenings (4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) and weekends. If you’re energetic and love engaging with customers, apply today!

Server – Our Servers are responsible for creating memorable experiences for our guests by providing kind, courteous and gracious service. They help participate in prep duties at the beginning of the shift. They also clean up at the end of each shift as well setting up for the next shift. They are responsible for keeping the customers satisfied by providing drinks, clean place settings, timely coursing and anticipating the needs of our guests, all while being positive, friendly and providing more than you expect service! This position has hours available Friday and Saturday evenings (4pm-8pm) and Sunday (9am-2pm). Weekday hours may be available on Wednesday and Thursday (9am-2pm).

To hear more about any of these great opportunities and learn why so many others are choosing The Fireside as their employer of choice, apply in person today at our box office which is open daily for your convenience or email your cover letter and resume to hr@firesidetheatre.com.

Full Time Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401 (k) with company match
Paid Vacation
Free meals
Preview Night – employee and guest see the show for free
Awards and recognition program
Percent off on Gift Shop Merchandise

Part Time Benefits:

401 (k) with company match
Free meals
Preview Night – employee and guest see the show for free
Awards and recognition program
Percent off on Gift Shop Merchandise

Franki Leach (Box Office) – Throughout the run of ANNIE, Franki was “a force” as the go-to group salesperson. She has been taking payments, handling questions via phone and email, making seating adjustments, and sending out contracts – including 264 for new 2020 bookings! She also took charge of telemarketing. This meant not only overseeing others, but handling the additional inquiries generated by the telemarketing. As if this wouldn’t keep her busy enough, in August, the box office also underwent a major upgrade to their software. This meant more training in not just how to take individual booking of tickets, but also changes to package, and the new group sales procedures. Even with all these challenges, she still booked over 5,000 group tickets for 2020! She has done all of this with a smile on her face and positive attitude. Franki’s determination and willingness to stay until the job was done with a smile and great enthusiasm made a significant contribution to not only ANNIE but to The Fireside sales overall. Franki is more than deserving of this award.

Melody Lueck (Bus Staff) – Melody responded to our search for bus staff who were looking for additional hours for the summer on the Wednesday and Thursday matinees and worked all of them throughout the summer to the end of Annie. She has helped the servers with seating in the restaurant, serving bread, coffee clean up, traying up dishes and sorting silverware. She has done a great job knowing what duties need to be accomplished every day and doing them without complaint and with a positive attitude. She has been a tremendous help this summer and we will miss her assistance when she goes back to school in September. We’d like to recognize her for her hard work during this show.