PT Catering Event Bartender

Trolley Hospitality Companies; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Tips

401k matching

Job summary

Groovin' Gourmets, the catering division of Trolley Hospitality Companies, is seeking a part-time bartender for event service in the Hampton Roads region. You will prepare and serve drinks, ensure guest satisfaction, and maintain bar setup before and after events.

We value reliability, excellent communication, and the ability to stay on your feet for extended periods. This role offers flexible scheduling and opportunities to earn tips, with a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bartending experience, preferably in catering or banquet settings.
• Able to follow directions and work independently.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and stay on your feet for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Review event worksheets and be knowledgeable about the event, timeline, bar type, and food.
• Check in with Event Captain or Co-Captain on arrival and departure.
• Help unload the GG vehicle and set up the bar area and glassware.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, answer questions about ingredients, and suggest cocktails.
• Verify legal drinking age for guests served alcohol.
• Take payments for drinks at cash bars using Square app where applicable.
• Clean up bar area at end of event and pack away rentals.
• Assist with breakdown and ensure no debris remains behind.

Skills

Bartending experience

Customer service

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Job description

About Us

Winner of Hampton Roads 2026 Top Workplaces Award

Groovin' Gourmets is the catering division of Trolley Hospitality Companies, a Richmond-based hospitality group serving the greater Richmond and Hampton Roads regions. We specialize in delivering fresh, chef-crafted meals and seamless service for corporate functions, weddings, and social events of all sizes.

Our commitment to quality extends beyond the food--we believe our success starts with our people. Driven by a shared purpose of delivering happiness to our customers, community, and team, we focus on fostering a supportive and positive workplace where everyone's contributions are valued. We hope you will join us!

• Flexible scheduling--perfect for someone looking for a second job with occasional shifts.
• Catering is seasonal, so the number of opportunities to pick up event shifts is variable based on time of year

Our Values - The Trolley Way

• No excuses
• Do the right thing
• Can-do attitude
• Always growing
• Help first-be a part of the solution
• Transparency and honesty-no BS

Please visit our website at www.trolleyhouseva.com to learn more!

About You

• You are energized by helping others celebrate important events
• You are naturally able to build rapport with customers
• Providing excellent customer service brings you joyAttention to detail is your superpower
• You seek out opportunities to 'leave it better than you found it'
• You're not afraid to learn from your mistakes
• You want to be a part of a growing company that values their employees

How You Will Make An Impact

• Review the event worksheet before arriving at the event--be knowledgeable about the event you are working, timeline, bar type, food, etc.
• Check in with the Event Captain or Co-Captain when you arrive at the event and when you leave.
• Help unload the GG vehicle and set up the bar area and all appropriate glassware.
• During the event, prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to guests, answer questions about drink ingredients and make suggestions for different types of beverages and cocktails.
• Verify that all guests served alcohol are of the legal drinking age.
• If the event has a cash bar, take payments for drinks (cash or credit, using the Square app).
• At the end of the event, clean up the bar area; pack all beer and wines back into the appropriate boxes.
• Assist with the general breakdown of the event; ensure no food, plates, beverages, or other debris remain behind and that rentals are neatly stacked in the appropriate location.

What You Bring To The Table

• 2+ years of bartending experience, preferably in a catering/banquet setting
• Able to follow directions and work independently
• Effective verbal communication skills
• This is a very physical position--must be able to bend, twist, lift at least 50 pounds, and stand on your feet for long periods of time

The Good Stuff

• $20/hr + occasional tips
• Discounts at all Trolley House Hospitality companies including catering services, Gourmet Gang Delis, and vending items in our warehouse
• Part-time employees who work at least 1,000 hours a year are eligible for 401k matching after the first year
• Flexible scheduling--perfect for someone looking for a second job!

Salary: $20 per hour