BOS Bartender - Full-Time

Swissport International AG; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Swissport International AG is hiring an experienced Bartender for a dynamic airport environment in Boston. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and serving beverages while ensuring compliance with health standards.

This full-time position offers competitive pay at $25/hr and a range of benefits, including 401(k), health insurance, and paid time off. Candidates should have prior bartending experience, mixology knowledge, and excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Previous bartending experience required.
• Strong knowledge of drink recipes and mixology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages according to recipes.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and compliance.
• Engage with customers and provide excellent service.

Skills

Mixology techniques

Customer service

Bar cleanliness compliance

Effective communication

English language proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bar equipment

Job description

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast‑paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor‑made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”

We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Are, Do the Right Thing and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals who align with these values to join our team at various locations across the globe.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Bartender (21+) to prepare and serve alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages, maintain bar cleanliness and compliance, and deliver excellent customer service in our fast‑paced airport environment. The role requires strong mixology knowledge and the ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays.

The expected pay rate is $25/hr. Full‑time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match, paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.

Your activities

• Greet and engage customers with a smile in accordance with hospitality standards
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages according to established recipes and SOPs
• Maintain an organized bar area, ensuring cleanliness and compliance with health and safety regulations
• Provide excellent customer service by engaging with guests and taking orders
• Restock and maintain par levels, practicing FIFO rotation standards
• Buss and sanitize tables, wash dishes and dispose of trash following all SOPs
• Clean and wipe down surfaces, maintaining high levels of cleanliness at all times
• Sweep, mop and vacuum floors as needed or as instructed
• Assist with deliveries, stock rotation and organization of inventory
• Bid passengers a farewell and encourage their return
• Other duties as assigned

Your profile

• Bartenders must be 21 years of age or older
• Previous experience in bartending or similar role within the food or beverage industry required
• Strong knowledge of various drink recipes, mixology techniques and bar equipment
• Good command of the English language both verbal and written
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation to and from the airport
• Able to lift 50 lb. without assistance
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced restaurant setting
• Physically able to be on your feet during an entire shift (8‑10 hrs); walking, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and crouching
• Positive attitude, excellent communication and willingness to get along with co‑workers
• Ability to pass a 10‑yr federal background check
• Food Handler’s license and Responsible Beverage Service license or the ability to obtain
• Willingness to work early mornings, late nights and/or weekends and holidays

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee might occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

What we offer

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.