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Chinese Tuxedo

Service Manager

New York, NY

$70K - $75K/yr

Chinese Tuxedo and Opera House is a award-winning contemporary Chinese restaurant and bar located within a 19th Century opera house on Manhattan's Chinatown historic Doyers St. Having opened in 2016 ...

Chinese Tuxedo

Assistant General Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$90K - $95K/yr

The group currently features Chinese Tuxedo, Opera House, The Tyger and Soso's in its portfolio. We are in need of a dynamic Assistant General Manager who will be a key member in our continuing ...

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Boston Ballet

Box Office Associate

Boston, MA · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

This position handles customer interactions by phone, mail and email, and in person at the 19 Clarendon Street and Citizens Opera House Box Offices. The Box Office Associate uses sound, balanced ...

Boston Ballet

Box Office Representative

Boston, MA · On-site

$17/hr

This position handles customer interactions by phone, mail and email, and in person at the 19 Clarendon Street and Citizens Opera House Box Offices. The Box Office Representative maintains a high ...

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How much do opera house jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for opera house in the United States is $16.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an opera house?

An Opera House is a theater specifically designed for the performance of opera, a form of musical theater that combines singing, orchestral music, and sometimes dance and acting. These venues are equipped with specialized acoustics, large stages, and orchestra pits to support complex productions. Opera Houses often host other performing arts as well, such as ballets and concerts, but their primary focus is staging operas. Famous examples include the Sydney Opera House in Australia and the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an opera house manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Opera House Manager, you need expertise in arts administration, event planning, and financial management, often supported by a degree in arts management or a related field. Familiarity with ticketing platforms, budgeting software, and facility management systems is typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help you coordinate staff, artists, and stakeholders effectively. These skills and qualities are essential for ensuring seamless operations, audience satisfaction, and successful performances.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in an opera house, and how can they prepare for them?

Professionals working in an opera house often face challenges related to tight production schedules, last-minute changes, and coordinating among diverse teams such as performers, stage crew, and technical staff. Flexibility, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure are essential to address these challenges. It's also important to be proactive in understanding safety protocols and the unique acoustics and stage requirements that come with opera productions. Building strong relationships with colleagues and being open to continuous learning can make the work environment more rewarding and collaborative.

What is the difference between Opera House vs Stage Manager?

AspectOpera HouseStage Manager
Required credentialsVaries; often includes arts management, production, or technical theater experienceTypically requires theater or production management experience, sometimes with a degree in theater arts
Work environmentPerformance venues, cultural institutions, event spacesTheater or performance venues, backstage areas, rehearsal spaces
Employer and industry usageOpera companies, cultural institutions, event organizersTheater companies, production houses, live event organizations
Common search and comparison intentUnderstanding roles in arts management and productionLearning about backstage and production coordination roles

While both roles are integral to live performances, an Opera House typically refers to the venue or organization hosting performances, whereas a Stage Manager is responsible for coordinating the production backstage, managing rehearsals, and ensuring the show runs smoothly. The two roles often collaborate closely but focus on different aspects of the performance process.

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Infographic showing various Opera House job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,349 per year, or $17 per hour.

Sales Associate, Part-Time

The Metropolitan Opera

New York, NY • On-site

$17/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Sales Associates are responsible for achieving daily sales goals while providing exceptional customer service. Sales Associates assist our guests with gifts and purchases at the Met Opera Shop, online, or via our special order service. They are thoughtful, engaging, knowledgeable and energetic. In addition, to superior selling and exceptional customer service skills, the Associate is an ambassador for the Metropolitan Opera and as such, creates a lasting and memorable impression of the opera house.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Ability to sell across a variety of product categories

    • Understand and execute on up-selling and cross-selling

    • Ability to cultivate high-end customers and patrons, creating sales and membership opportunities

  • Provide excellent, engaging and thoughtful customer service

  • Maintain a thorough knowledge of Met Shop products and promotions

  • Stay informed of merchandise campaigns, promotions and store activities

  • Actively work to maintain visual displays including accurate signs, price tags, and collections

    • Restock and replenish the selling floor

    • Keep the selling area, registers and stock area clean and well maintained

  • Ring on the register, report and handle all required transactions, issue receipts and pack merchandise in the proper manner

  • Stay current with Met Opera productions

  • Adhere to all policies and programs contained in the Employee Handbook

    • Stay informed of store standards, practices and routines and work accordingly

    • Answer phones courteously and promptly

  • As assigned assist in the training of new sales associates

  • Communicate effectively with customers and co-workers

  • Must fulfill scheduled obligations or find a replacement in a timely manner (subject to the approval of the store manager)

  • Perform other retail associate duties as directed including but not limited to:

    • Assisting with product or purchasing related administrative tasks on an as-needed basis in the merchandising office

    • Data entry on an as-needed basis

    • Receiving merchandise

    • Prepare orders for shipment

    • Performing cycle counts

    • Other activities needed to operate the store and web business

Skills and Qualifications
  • Excellent selling skills

  • Strong math skills - with a knowledge of retail math desired

  • A love of the opera and a strong knowledge of opera composers, performers, works and recordings

  • Friendly, outgoing, professional personality

  • Prior experience in retail (music, luxury preferred)

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Excellent written skills

Physical Demands
  • Selling floor work environment.

  • Ability to work flexible hours.

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

$17 - $17 an hour
The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
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