Catering - Bartender

SSA Group • Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

SSA Group is hiring a Catering Bartender to support banquet and catering events. The role delivers warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for guests and clients while managing bar setup, service, inventory, and cleanup. The bartender is expected to serve responsibly, maintain a clean and safe work environment, communicate effectively with leaders, and contribute to an inclusive, supportive team and the company’s sustainability and community efforts. This position may involve strenuous manual labor, including equipment storage and event setup and teardown. Applicants from all education backgrounds are eligible; bartending or event industry experience is a plus.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clients, General Managers, and headquarters 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.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and move and handle boxes weighing up to 35 pounds, including lifting and performing the listed job functions.
• Ability to work varied hours and days, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• All education backgrounds are eligible.

Nice To Haves

• Previous bartending and/or event industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client.
• Oversee product quality, levels, and inventory.
• Respond to guest needs quickly and efficiently and resolve complaints effectively.
• Set up, operate, break down, and clean assigned bars during events.
• Perform assigned duties to support overall banquet event productivity.
• Apply knowledge of alcoholic drinks and bartending techniques with guest service in mind.
• Serve guests responsibly and maintain a safe environment.
• Perform manual labor as required, 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.
• Display a sense of urgency and uphold a professional appearance and manner.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Follow company policies and procedures and perform other tasks as necessary.
• Promote an inclusive and supportive approach within the Brand team and empower team members’ growth and opportunity.
• Lead by example in sustainability and conservation efforts, and help teach unit staff about their application in the business.
• Engage with SSA and the unit in community activities and opportunities to give back.

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; accrual rates, caps, and usage rules vary by location.

What This Job Offers

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