Bar Server - Texas State University

Aramark Corporation; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Catering Bar Server to provide professional beverage service at university events, alumni gatherings, student functions, and campus banquets. You will mix and pour drinks, maintain a clean bar, and ensure compliance with liquor laws and university policies.

Responsibilities include setup/teardown, beer/wine service, ID checks, guest greetings, POS handling, and maintaining safety and cleanliness across shifts.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up portable bars, ice bins, glassware, garnishes, and beverage inventory before events; clean and pack equipment after events.
• Pour beer and wine and prepare non-alcoholic options accurately and efficiently.
• Check IDs to verify legal drinking age; monitor consumption per state regs (TABC) and university policy.
• Greet faculty, students, staff, and VIP guests professionally.
• Operate POS systems, cash drawers, or drink tickets as required by event.
• Keep bar area clean, sanitized, and compliant with health codes during shifts.

Skills

Quick under pressure

Read & write

Stand long shifts

Lift/heavy items

Bartending or high-volume serving

Education

Education or training to read/write

Job description

Job Description

The Catering Bar Server provides professional beverage service at university-sponsored events, alumni gatherings, student functions, and external banquets hosted on campus. The role requires mixing and pouring drinks, maintaining a clean and safe bar area, and ensuring strict compliance with state liquor laws and university policies regarding alcohol distribution.

Job Responsibilities

• Set up portable bars, ice bins, glassware, garnishes, and beverage inventory prior to events; clean and pack up all equipment post-event.
• Pour beer and wine and prepare non-alcoholic options accurately and efficiently.
• Check valid government-issued identification for all guests to verify legal drinking age; monitor consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication in compliance with state regulations (such as TABC).
• Greet faculty, students, staff, and VIP guests in a polite, enthusiastic, and professional manner.
• Handle point-of-sale (POS) systems, cash drawers, or drink tickets if required by the specific campus event.
• Keep the bar workspace clean, tidy, and sanitized throughout the shift, adhering to health and safety codes.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Sufficient education or training to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions
• Be able to work quickly and concisely under pressure
• Must meet the minimum legal age requirement in your state to serve alcohol
• Previous bartending or high-volume serving experience preferred.
• Ability to stand for long shifts, and lift or move heavy items (up to 30-40 lbs of ice, kegs, or glassware cases).

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.