Event Captain & Lead Bartender

High Spirits Hospitality; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Tips eligible

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

High Spirits Hospitality in Greenville is seeking a Lead Bartender to steer off-site Liquid Catering shifts, ensure bar readiness, service flow, and a welcoming client experience.

You’ll lead the bar team on event days, supervise staff, manage inventory and supplies, pour drinks with speed and accuracy, and coordinate with clients, guests, and venue partners to keep every event on track.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bartending experience. Must be comfortable making basic cocktails.
• Be comfortable supporting a variety of event duties, including setup, food service, dishwashing, cleanup, and guest entry or access-support tasks when assigned.
• Be willing to complete alcohol-related support duties in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
• Lead with respect and inclusivity—we proudly serve clients of all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and relationships, and team members must be able to support all clients with professionalism and care.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned off-site event shifts from setup through breakdown, serving as the event captain and helping ensure the bar, staff, timeline, and guest experience stay on track.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for clients, guests, vendors, and venue representatives during assigned shifts, responding calmly and professionally to changing needs, operational issues, and event concerns.
• Supervise bartenders and support staff on shift by giving direction, maintaining standards, and helping keep bar flow efficient, safe, and guest-focused.
• Ensure bar inventory, tools, ice, mixers, and supplies are loaded and event-ready before departure and accounted for after the event.
• Drive company vehicles to and from events as assigned, helping ensure bar equipment, supplies, and event materials arrive safely and on time.
• Pour beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages with speed, style, and accuracy, and prepare mixed cocktails according to company recipes and service standards.

Skills

Bartending

Cocktails

Event support

Job description

High Spirits Hospitality in Greenville is seeking a Lead Bartender to steer off-site Liquid Catering shifts, ensure bar readiness, service flow, and a welcoming client experience.

You’ll lead the bar team on event days, supervise staff, manage inventory and supplies, pour drinks with speed and accuracy, and coordinate with clients, guests, and venue partners to keep every event on track.