Catering - Bartender

SSA Group, LLC • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

SSA Group is seeking a Catering Bartender to provide warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for guests and clients at banquet and catering events. The role involves managing bar setup, service, breakdown, cleanup, product quality, and inventory while fulfilling guest needs and resolving complaints. The bartender is expected to serve responsibly, maintain a safe and organized work environment, communicate effectively with team leaders, and contribute to event productivity. The position may also require strenuous manual labor, including equipment storage and moving tables and chairs. The role supports SSA’s inclusion, belonging, sustainability, conservation, and community-engagement efforts. Varied hours and days, including nights, weekends, and holidays, may be required.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clients, the General Manager, and HQ personnel.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills and the ability to stay organized.
• Ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform job duties.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and move and handle boxes weighing up to 35 pounds, including lifting, and to perform the listed job functions.
• Ability to work varied hours and days, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous bartending and/or event-industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for guests and clients.
• Oversee product quality, product levels, and inventory.
• Fulfill guest needs promptly and efficiently and resolve complaints effectively.
• Set up, execute, break down, and clean up assigned bars during events.
• Perform duties that support the overall productivity of banquet events.
• Demonstrate knowledge of alcoholic drinks and bartending techniques with guest service in mind.
• Serve guests responsibly and maintain a safe environment.
• Perform manual labor as needed, including equipment storage and event setup and teardown of tables and chairs.
• Maintain a friendly and approachable attitude toward clients, guests, and staff.
• Communicate clearly and openly with leaders.
• Work with a sense of urgency and maintain a professional appearance and manner.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Uphold and demonstrate understanding of company policies and procedures.
• Promote an inclusive and supportive approach within the Brand team and across units.
• Help remove barriers and empower growth and opportunity for team members at all levels.
• Model sustainability and conservation efforts, understand their application in the business, and provide opportunities to teach unit staff as necessary.
• Engage with SSA and the unit in community activities and opportunities to give back.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Eligible for overtime pay.
• On-Demand Pay Program providing access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
• Meal plan and employee discounts at applicable locations.
• 401(k) program with a 15% company match, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Tuition discount through a partnership college.
• Up to 8 hours of bereavement leave.
• Holiday pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed