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How much do restaurant musician jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for restaurant musician in the United States is $21.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.98 and $29.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Restaurant Musician vs Restaurant Singer?

AspectRestaurant MusicianRestaurant Singer
CredentialsMusical proficiency, possibly formal trainingVocal skills, performance experience
Work EnvironmentLive performances in restaurants, bars, cafesLive singing in similar settings
Employer & Industry UsageRestaurants hiring musicians for ambianceRestaurants hiring singers for entertainment
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for live entertainment rolesOften compared for vocal performance roles

Restaurant Musicians and Restaurant Singers both perform live entertainment in dining establishments. The main difference lies in their skills: musicians typically play instruments and may provide a broader musical experience, while singers focus solely on vocal performance. Both roles enhance the ambiance and attract customers, but their specific talents and performance styles differ.

How do restaurant musicians typically coordinate with restaurant management and staff to enhance the dining experience?

Restaurant musicians often work closely with management and service staff to align their performances with the restaurant's atmosphere and guest flow. This involves discussing setlists, volume levels, and timing to ensure music complements, rather than disrupts, the dining experience. Musicians may also adapt their performance style based on feedback from staff or patrons and adjust their schedule around peak hours or special events. Regular communication and flexibility are key for creating a harmonious environment that benefits both guests and the restaurant team.

What are restaurant musicians?

Restaurant musicians are professional performers who provide live music entertainment in dining establishments. Their role is to enhance the dining experience by playing a variety of musical genres that suit the restaurant's atmosphere and clientele. Restaurant musicians may perform solo or as part of a group, using instruments such as piano, guitar, or saxophone, and sometimes sing as well. They typically work evenings and weekends, adapting their repertoire to fit the mood of the venue and the preferences of the guests.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Restaurant Musician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Restaurant Musician, you need strong musical proficiency, a broad repertoire, and experience performing live, often supported by formal music training or significant practical experience. Familiarity with sound equipment, microphones, and audio mixing boards is important for delivering quality performances. Excellent interpersonal skills, adaptability, and stage presence help musicians connect with diverse audiences and collaborate with restaurant staff. These abilities ensure engaging entertainment, enhance the dining atmosphere, and contribute to the restaurant's customer satisfaction and reputation.
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Infographic showing various Restaurant Musician job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $44,855 per year, or $21.6 per hour.

Restaurant Supervisor- House of Blues Myrtle Beach

Livenation

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Part-time

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7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 142 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 51 rated entertainment


Job description

Job Summary:

WHO ARE WE?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visitwww.livenationentertainment.com.

Live Nation's Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales... we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support... it's no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine's "50 Companies that Care". We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

  • Ensure comfortable atmosphere in room (lighting, temperature, music volume, cleanliness-line of sight)
  • Ensure that standards are being met regarding staff uniforms, quality of service/food, timeliness of food, guest relations
  • Assist and support restaurant/Music Hall staff in any of their job functions as needed
  • Conduct daily pre-shift in an upbeat and motivational manner
  • Provide clear and specific communications to the staff
  • Direct interaction with Server Trainers/Blues Buster and trainees
  • Conduct 100% table visits
  • Ensure that service is up to HOB standards
  • Assist Manager on Duty in programming "specials" into micros system
  • Assist in perceiving and troubleshooting potential problems
  • Assist in scheduling staff, voids/closing comps, liquor pulls, cutting staffing levels, checking out Blues Buster and bar staff at end of shift
  • Greet all guests promptly and courteously in a professional manner
  • Responsible for bank and adherence to HOB cash handling policy
  • Assist in filling "change" requests from bartenders and servers
  • Maintain HOB safety and sanitation standards
  • Assist other employees and departments as needed
  • Attend pre-shift meeting conducted by Manager on Duty prior to start of each shift
  • Check ticket counts with box office before shift begins
  • Perform daily liquor pulls for bar staff
  • Log nightly sales and operational issues in Manager Log Book, either manually or online
  • Monitor the labor cost of the shift, paying close attention to overtime
  • Accurate accounting close-out of special events
  • Checking accuracy of labor system at the end of the shift
  • Maintain reservations
  • Oversee parties/special events in the rooms

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

Required:

  • (State or County Licensee or Certification Requirement)/ Responsible Alcohol Awareness Training Certification or Equivalent
  • Ability to work late hours
  • 3 years supervisory experience in high volume restaurant/music hall environment
  • Working knowledge of restaurant operations
  • Entry level knowledge of state, federal and local liquor laws, retail operations, computers (Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
  • Skill in leadership, guest relations, decision making and staff schedule maintenance
  • Ability to engage in positive interaction with staff and guests, prioritize, organize, motivate staff, problem solve, delegate, follow-up, communicate, diffuse possibly volatile situations with tact
  • High School diploma

Preferred:

  • Point of Sales knowledge, preferably MICROS
  • Some college or college degree

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

  • Working environment is fast-paced, loud and stressful
  • Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing and working on your feet

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.


Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of

Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the CO EPEWA, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.


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