Catering - Bartender

SSA Group, LLC • Melbourne, FL

5d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

SSA Group is hiring a part-time Catering Bartender for its Catering & Events team at Brevard Zoo. The role serves beverages and provides friendly, professional hospitality at weddings, private parties, corporate gatherings, and other zoo events. Bartenders prepare and serve drinks, maintain bar inventory and cleanliness, and manage setup, service, breakdown, and cleanup. The position works in a fast-paced event environment and requires availability for varied hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The role also involves manual labor, including event setup and moving equipment, tables, and chairs.

SSA Group describes its hospitality approach as 452 Hospitality, centered on people, innovation, and operational intelligence to create meaningful guest experiences. Team members are expected to support inclusive and welcoming workplace practices, promote sustainability and conservation efforts, and engage with community-giving opportunities. The General Manager may revise the duties or assign other tasks as circumstances change.

Requirements

• Previous bartending experience is required in the introductory posting; the detailed job requirements section describes bartending and/or event industry experience as a plus.
• Knowledge of cocktails, beer, wine, and standard drink preparation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clients, the General Manager, 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; accommodation may be requested through the hiring manager.
• Ability to work varied hours and days, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Commitment to responsible alcohol service and a positive guest experience.
• All education backgrounds are eligible.

Nice To Haves

• Bartending and/or event industry experience is listed as a plus in the detailed job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for guests and clients.
• Prepare and serve beer, wine, cocktails, and other beverages, using knowledge of drinks and bartending techniques.
• Oversee beverage quality, product levels, and inventory.
• Respond quickly and efficiently to guest needs and resolve complaints effectively.
• Set up, execute, break down, and clean bar areas for events.
• Perform duties that support the overall productivity of banquet events as assigned.
• 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, approachable, and professional manner with clients, guests, and staff.
• Communicate clearly and openly with leaders and work with the catering and events team to support successful service.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Uphold and demonstrate understanding of company policies and procedures.
• Promote an inclusive and supportive approach, help remove barriers to team members’ growth and opportunity, support sustainability and conservation efforts, and engage in community activities.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive pay; 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; the posting also advertises reduced meals during shifts.
• 401(k) program with a 15% company match for eligible employees age 21 or older, after one year of employment and 1,000 hours worked; enrollment is available during open enrollment periods.
• Tuition discount through a partner 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.
• Free zoo passes for family and friends.
• Flexible, on-call scheduling.
• Opportunities to grow with the team.

What This Job Offers

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