Catering - Associate

SSA Group; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible on-call scheduling

Zoo passes for family & friends

Job summary

Brevard Zoo is hiring on-call part-time Catering Associates to join our events team under SSA Group. If you have catering server and bartending experience and enjoy fast-paced guest service, this role offers a fun environment near the zoo's unique setting.

You’ll support events from setup to breakdown, including beverage service and guest interactions. Ideal candidates are friendly, dependable, and able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience with guest service skills.
• Comfortable in fast-paced event environments.
• Friendly, dependable and professional with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with catered events, weddings, private functions, and special events.
• Provide friendly, professional, and enthusiastic guest service.
• Set up, serve, replenish, and break down catering stations.
• Assist with bar setup, beverage service, and bartending duties when needed.
• Prepare and serve drinks following responsible alcohol service procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and guest-ready service areas.
• Work closely with the catering and events team to keep functions running smoothly.

Skills

Bartending experience

Catering server experience

Customer service

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working at the Zoo: Competitive pay

NOW HIRING: ON-CALL PART-TIME CATERING ASSOCIATES Brevard Zoo | Catering & Events Looking for a fun, flexible job where no two shifts are the same? Brevard Zoo is looking for friendly, energetic, and experienced On-Call Part-Time Catering Associates to join our events team! If you have catering server and bartending experience, enjoy working with guests, and know how to provide great service in a fast-paced event environment, we want to hear from you! Imagine working surrounded by amazing animals, beautiful landscapes, and guests celebrating special moments. From private events and weddings to corporate gatherings and special zoo events, you'll help create memorable experiences from start to finish!

Why You’ll Love Working at the Zoo:

• Competitive pay


• Flexible, on-call scheduling


• Fun and unique work environment


• Opportunities to utilize your bartending experience


• Opportunities to grow with our team


• Reduced meals during shifts


• FREE zoo passes for family & friends

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with catered events, weddings, private functions, and special events


• Provide friendly, professional, and enthusiastic guest service


• Set up, serve, replenish, and break down catering stations


• Assist with bar setup, beverage service, and bartending duties when needed


• Prepare and serve drinks while following responsible alcohol service procedures


• Maintain clean, organized, and guest-ready service areas


• Work closely with the catering and events team to keep functions running smoothly


• Jump in wherever needed to help create an exceptional guest experience

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous bartending experience


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced event environment


• Friendly, dependable and professional


• Excellent communication and customer-service skills


• Able to work independently and as part of a team


• Must be comfortable standing for extended periods and assisting with event setup and breakdown


• Must be available for nights, weekends, holidays, and special events as needed

If you're ready to turn your bartending and hospitality experience into a fun opportunity at one of Florida's most unique destinations,

Come work where every event is an adventure!

Catering Associate

Who are we:

For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to design the hospitality experience journey, freeing our partners to remain mission-focused. We bring together admissions, culinary, and retail with innovation and human connection to shape a seamless guest journey. Our focus is on people, innovation, and operational intelligence as a means to create special moments with lasting impact. We call it 452 Hospitality, the foundation of how we serve our partners and their communities.

Position Title:

Catering Associate

Reports to:

Catering Supervisor(s) and Catering Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client.


• Oversee quality, product levels and inventory of product.


• Fulfill guest’s needs quickly and efficiently as well as resolve complaints effectively.


• Meet expectations of proper setup, execution, breakdown, and cleanup of each catered event.


• Execute back of the house, front of the house and side work duties for overall productivity of banquet events as assigned.


• Ability to express knowledge of menus, food presentation, and food service techniques with guest service in mind.


• Perform strenuous manual labor as required (equipment storage, event setup, tear down of tables and chairs).


• Support placement, movement and storage of rental orders, buffet cards, and catering items.


• Support Catering Supervisor(s) and Catering Operations Manager with problems during events and provide creative solutions.


• Maintain a friendly and approachable attitude towards the client, guests, and staff.


• Communicate clearly and openly with leaders for overall success.


• Display a sense of urgency at all times.


• Uphold a professional appearance and mannerism.


• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.


• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.


• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.


• Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our client, General Manager and HQ personnel.


• Excelled problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.


• Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.


• Operate all equipment necessary to perform job duties.


• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above; accommodation upon request, please communicate directly with hiring manager.


• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

IDEA + Belonging

• Promote an inclusive & supportive approach within the Brand team, with networking continuing at all units


• Focuses on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels


• Leads by example through Sustainability/Conservation efforts; displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary


• Engages with SSA/Unit in driving community effort through engagement activities and focus. On opportunities of giving back

Previous Experience

• Catering and/or event industry experience a plus.


• All educational backgrounds are eligible.

This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job description. The General Manager reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technological developments)

SSA Group, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity through our commitment to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Compensation And Benefits

• Eligible for overtime pay


• On-Demand Pay Program: Get access to a portion of earned wages before payday.


• Meal Plan & Employee Discounts at applicable locations.


• Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match (must be 21 years or older, eligible after one year of employment with 1,000 hours worked, available to enroll during Open Enrollment Periods).


• Tuition Discount through Partnership College.


• Up to 8 hours of Bereavement Leave


• Holiday pay of 1.5× the regular rate is provided for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.


• Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Accrual rates, caps, and usage rules vary by location.

Locations include: Arizona, California, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, D.C.. Colorado: Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year, under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Maryland: Employees accrue at least 1 hour of paid sick and safe leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year, as required under the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act. Washington: Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked, in accordance with the Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time.

SSA Holdings and its affiliated companies, including SSA Group, A&F Souvenir, Cinchio Solutions, and Behavioral Essentials, are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. A diverse team strengthens our collective impact.

All California Residents: By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice ("Notice").

San Francisco Residents: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document for more information. By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document.

We accept applications for this position on a rolling basis. Applications are reviewed as received, and the position remains open until filled.