Pros
Tips on good nights feel okay, being able to interact with the performing bands was definitely a highlight.
Cons
8.65/hr for what essentially is keeping the place afloat.
You will be expected to run practically every task in the venue, and the specific expectations for each task will change on a night-by-night basis.
There are some core tasks such as: taking and selling tickets at the door, cleaning trash, taking out cardboard, and sweeping and mopping the entire venue alone at the end of the night. You largely work alone, and are also expected to put out various fires, such as customer disputes. You are the one that deals with a drunk and rowdy crowd. For minimum wage.
There are also other things you're expected to do, such as blow the leaves on the entire venue, wipe down all of the tables, help the bar set up, and so on. I've probably driven enough how
You're expected to be a barback without getting the proper tips for being one.
Trainings are unpaid.
Manager has questionable ethics and morals, though I can't go into specifics. If you quit, expect extremely unprofessional conduct.