Lead Bartender: Live Events

Greenawalt Hospitality; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Greenawalt Hospitality is seeking experienced Event Bar Leads to oversee beverage service at live events in Alabama. This is a working leadership role combining bartending with directing the bar team, guest service, and event operations.

You will stay engaged behind the bar while guiding staff, ensuring smooth beverage operations, compliance, and a welcoming guest experience from setup to breakdown. ServSafe Alcohol certification is required; flexibility for evenings and weekends is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Previous bartending experience required.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and changing event schedules.
• Dependable transportation to assigned event locations.
• Strong communication, leadership, and customer service skills.
• Comfortable working in busy, fast-moving event environments.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Consistent access to a phone, text messaging, and email for scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages according to company standards and applicable regulations.
• Lead bartenders, bar-backs, and other beverage staff during assigned events.
• Reinforce responsible alcohol service practices throughout each shift.
• Set the example for quality drinks, professional service, and guest interactions.
• Step in wherever needed to keep beverage service moving during busy periods.
• Help organize, stock, and prepare bar stations before guests arrive.
• Keep bar areas supplied with beverages, ice, mixers, garnishes, and other service items.
• Monitor product levels and communicate restocking needs to Event Managers.
• Oversee end-of-event bar cleanup, breakdown, and equipment return.
• Provide friendly and professional service to guests, clients, and venue representatives.
• Address guest questions and concerns calmly and appropriately.
• Represent Greenawalt Hospitality positively and professionally at events.
• Provide direction and hands-on support to bartenders and event staff.
• Help onboard and train new team members on beverage service and company expectations.
• Work closely with Event Managers to address staffing, service, and operational needs.
• Assist with event setup, teardown, and other responsibilities as needed.
• Help identify and resolve issues before they affect guest service.

Skills

Bartending

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Education

ServSafe Alcohol certification

TIPS certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Greenawalt Hospitality is seeking experienced Event Bar Leads to oversee beverage service at live events in Alabama. This is a working leadership role combining bartending with directing the bar team, guest service, and event operations.

You will stay engaged behind the bar while guiding staff, ensuring smooth beverage operations, compliance, and a welcoming guest experience from setup to breakdown. ServSafe Alcohol certification is required; flexibility for evenings and weekends is essential.