General Manager

GENERAL MANAGER – DRUNK SHAKESPEARE LOS ANGELES
Location: Los Angeles, a theater in Hollywood TBA
Compensation: $85,000/year + 25 paid vacation days + company sponsored health insurance
Full-Time | Tuesday - Saturday (evenings required + flexibility during peak periods)
Start Date: Immediate. Venue operations slated to begin in early September.

THE SHOW
Drunk® Shakespeare is the hit Off-Broadway comedy where five classically trained actors attempt to perform a Shakespearean masterpiece—after one of them takes five shots of whiskey. The result is a boozy, irreverent, and wildly entertaining theatrical experience.

Brass Jar Productions is seeking a passionate, creative, and highly organized General Manager to open and lead our venue and productions in Los Angeles. The Drunk® Theatrical Universe now includes multiple iterations of the highly successful show, including Drunk® Dracula, Drunk® Christmas Carol, and Drunk® Pirates.

THE VENUE

Brass Jar Productions is opening a new performance venue in the heart of Hollywood, just steps from the Walk of Fame and a few blocks from the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. The venue will feature two distinct spaces, including the 130-seat mainstage and a smaller cabaret-style space. There is potential to expand beyond existing productions, and the General Manager will play a role in helping to shape the programmatic and operational footprint of this new location. One of the keys to this position is flexibility, and a passion for building the plane in flight.

WHO YOU ARE

You're a charismatic and resourceful leader who has a deep respect for the creative process. You're at ease solving logistical puzzles behind the scenes. You balance an eye for artistry with rock-solid operations. You can juggle solving last-minute venue issues with providing guidance to a large team of direct reports ranging from actors, stage managers, bar managers, bartenders, and servers.

WHAT YOU’LL DOMANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS

• Oversee all aspects of venue operations, including front-of-house, bar service, ticketing, and patron experience
• Manage and schedule a 20+ person team of cast, crew, and venue staff, ensuring full coverage and smooth operations while balancing shifting priorities and multiple personalities to keep production running smoothly day-to-day
• Act as Manager on Duty (MOD) during operating hours
• Directly interface with patrons, providing exemplary customer service and ensuring a five-star experience
• Ensure compliance with safety, alcohol service, and fire/emergency certifications
• Maintain high production value through leadership, coordination, and attention to detail
• Handle payroll, cash management, and venue financials in collaboration with company leadership
• Conduct regular reporting and communicate openly with Producers and the Company Manager according to company policies and standards.

CREATIVE QUALITY CONTROL

• Maintain peak performance quality in tandem with your Production Stage Manager/Assistant Manager as dictated by Artistic Leadership
• Provide thoughtful, actionable creative notes to cast with the support of Artistic team
• Collaborate with the Director and Creative Team to ensure production consistency
• Support Artistic team in casting and onboarding of new performers
• Foster a supportive, high-morale environment for the creative team
• Support the launch of additional Drunk® concepts

WHAT YOU BRING

• 5+ years experience in general management, restaurant management, stage management, or company management.
• Customer service and/or bar management experience.
• Proven leadership with the ability to coach, inspire, motivate, and build trust
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to self-manage and juggle multiple priorities
• Comfort with or ability to learn basic technical theater elements (lights, sound, cues)
• Experience with theatrical production preferred
• A cool head and quick instincts in high-pressure situations

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• $85,000/year
• 25 paid vacation days annually
• Company sponsored health insurance (starting after 6 months)
• Complimentary tickets
• Opportunities for advancement based on performance

TO APPLY

Email [email protected] with [Your Name – Manager] in the subject line and include:

1. A short cover letter (max 1 page)
2. A resume/CV highlighting administrative, managerial, and/or general work history
3. A separate resume (if applicable) showcasing artistic, technical, or stage management experience

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