Catering - Bartender

SSA Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for overtime pay

On-Demand Pay Program

Meal Plan and Employee Discounts

401(k) participation with company match

Tuition Discount

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay at 1.5x for Christmas and Thanksgiving

Job summary

A hospitality service provider is seeking a Catering Bartender in Birmingham, Alabama. This role involves delivering memorable guest experiences and managing bar inventory, all while maintaining professionalism. Candidates must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends. If you're passionate about providing exceptional service and have experience in bartending or events, this could be your opportunity! Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to articulate clearly.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift boxes (35 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm and memorable experiences for guests.
• Oversee product levels and inventory.
• Communicate clearly with team leaders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

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

Catering Bartender

Report to: Catering Supervisor(s) and Catering Operations Manager(s)

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 their bar(s) during each event.
• Execute duties for overall productivity of banquet events as assigned.
• Ability to express knowledge of alcoholic drinks and bartending techniques with guest service in mind.
• Maintain a safe environment by serving guests responsibly.
• Perform strenuous manual labor as required (equipment storage, event setup, tear down of tables and chairs).
• 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.
• Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.

IDEA + Belonging

• Promote an inclusive and supportive approach within the Brand team, with networking continuing at all units.
• Focus on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels.
• Lead by example through Sustainability and Conservation efforts, with opportunities for teaching to unit staff as necessary.
• Engage with SSA/Unit in driving community effort through engagement activities and focus on opportunities of giving back.

Job Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our client, General Manager and HQ personnel.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills 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 (35 lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting; accommodation upon request, please communicate directly with hiring manager.
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

Previous Experience

• Bartending and/or event industry experience is a plus.
• All education backgrounds 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, including 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 and 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 1.5x the regular rate 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 HFWA. Maryland: 1 hour of paid sick and safe leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year. Washington: 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked, per Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time.

SSA Holdings and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers and are committed to diversity and inclusion in hiring. 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. San Francisco Residents: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see the Fair Chance Ordinance document for more information. By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the Fair Chance Ordinance document.

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