ROLE: FOH Staff

Part-Time

Location: 12-13 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast

Hours: Part-time (Evenings and weekends, approx. 8–12 hours per week)

Contract: Casual

Rate of Pay: £12.50 per hour

About Accidental Theatre

Accidental Theatre is an artist-led creative hub in Belfast, supporting emerging and experimental performance, comedy, film, and community-led events. We run an open-access venue that champions inclusive and diverse artistic voices, with a focus on making space for risk-taking, collaboration, and fun.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Front of House Staff to join our team and help deliver a welcoming and safe experience for audiences and artists. As the first point of contact for visitors to Accidental Theatre, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our events run smoothly and that everyone feels at home in our space.

Key Responsibilities

  • Greet and assist audience members on arrival

  • Check tickets and manage audience entry

  • Provide information about the event and venue

  • Operate the bar (training provided) and handle payments

  • Ensure the venue is clean, tidy, and accessible

  • Support artists and performers as needed

  • Uphold health & safety and fire evacuation procedures

  • Assist with basic set-up and pack-down of events

  • Represent Accidental Theatre in a friendly and professional manner

Person Specification

Essential:

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills

  • Friendly, approachable, and calm under pressure

  • Able to work independently and take initiative

  • Punctual and reliable

  • Willing to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

  • Interest in the arts and community events

Desirable:

  • Previous experience in a front of house, hospitality or events role

  • Bar or cash handling experience

  • First Aid or Fire Warden training (or willingness to undertake it)

To Apply

Please send a short cover letter on why you’d like to join Accidental and details of your experience (CV) with the subject line Front of House Application – [Your Name] to info@accidentaltheatre.co.uk.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in the arts sector. If you have any access requirements for the application or interview process, please let us know.

Closing Date: On going