Premium Bartender Non-Tipped

Sodexo; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Premium Bartender Non-Tipped at EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY. This part-time position requires 2–3 years of related experience in high-end settings, a valid bartending license if required, and mixology training is a plus.

You will craft cocktails, manage bar operations, and ensure guest satisfaction across campus venues. Responsibilities include creating drinks, maintaining a clean, stocked bar, and complying with alcohol regulations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years of related experience, with emphasis on high-end establishments or hospitality management.
• If applicable, holds an appropriate license, certification, or permit to bartend and/or service food in the city/state where work will be performed.
• Mixology certifications/training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create classic and innovative cocktails, selecting appropriate glassware and garnishes; educate customers about the drink menu.
• Take orders and serve drinks directly or via waitstaff, assessing customer needs to make recommendations.
• Maintain the bar area, keep it neat and stocked, including ice, beverages, fruit, mixers, glassware, and utensils.
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations; check IDs to verify age requirements for alcohol purchases.
• May train and supervise employees as directed by onsite management.
• Attend shifts on time with regularity.
• Other duties as assigned and may vary by account.

Skills

Experience in high-end establishments

Mixology training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bartending license/certification (where required)

Job description

Location: EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY - 10481010

Premium Bartender Non-Tipped

Location: EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY - 10481010

Workdays/shifts: ANY SHIFT (OPENAVAILABILITY). More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type: Part-time

Pay Range: $14.70 - $16.00

University students with restrictions on number of hours they can work, including international students, should apply for open student worker positions at the school they attend. You can search student worker jobs here (https://sodexo.paradox.ai/7nq0G05)

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do:As a Premium Bartender Non-Tipped at Sodexo, you will have an opportunity to showcase your creativity and passion for crafting quality cocktails and other beverages to enhance the drinking and dining experience of patrons at client sites that may include lounges, stadiums, corporate offices, hospitals, and campuses.

Responsibilities include:

• Create classic and innovative cocktails, selecting the appropriate glassware, garnishing drinks and educating customers about the drink menu.
• Take orders and serve drinks either directly or indirectly through waitstaff, assessing customers’ needs and preferences to make recommendations as needed.
• Responsible for maintain the bar area, ensuring it is neat, sanitary, and well-stocked, including stocking ice, beverages (beer, wine, liquor), slicing bar fruit, preparing specialty mixers, cleaning glassware, utensils and other bar necessities.
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations, ensuring the bar operates efficiently, including checking identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• May be responsible for training and supervising employees as directed by onsite management.
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements

What You Bring:

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience
• 2 – 3 years of related experience, with a focused in high end establishments or hospitality management experience preferred.
• If applicable, holds an appropriate license, certification, or permit to bartend and or service food in the city and state in which the work will be performed.
• Mixology certifications/training desirable

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What We Offer:

Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life’s important moments.

Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career

Full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.

In addition to Sodexo’s standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.

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Overall, Sodexo strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about Sodexo’s benefit offerings during the interview process.

Who we are:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please complete this form.