Food Service - Bartender

SSA Group • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

SSA Group is hiring a Food Service Bartender to support food operations and deliver warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for guests and clients. The role oversees bar setup and service, product quality and inventory, guest needs and concerns, and a clean, safe, organized work environment. The bartender is expected to demonstrate knowledge of alcoholic drinks and bartending techniques, serve guests responsibly, communicate openly with leaders, and maintain a professional, approachable manner.

The position also supports inclusive and supportive team practices, helps remove barriers to team growth and opportunity, leads by example in sustainability and conservation efforts, and engages with unit and community activities. The job may involve varied hours and days, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Employees must be able to stand for extended periods and move and handle boxes weighing up to 35 pounds as needed. Accommodation may be requested by communicating directly with the hiring manager.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, combined with the ability to be 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 as needed, including lifting and performing the job functions described.
• 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 industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client in keeping with 452 Hospitality.
• Oversee product quality, product levels, and inventory.
• Fulfill guest needs quickly and efficiently and resolve complaints effectively.
• Set up, execute, break down, and clean bar areas during each shift.
• Apply knowledge of alcoholic drinks and bartending techniques with guest service in mind.
• Serve guests responsibly and maintain a safe environment.
• 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.
• Understand and follow 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.
• Lead by example in sustainability and conservation efforts, and support teaching unit staff about these efforts as needed.
• Engage with SSA and the unit in community activities and opportunities to give back.
• Perform other tasks as necessary.

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.
• Participation in a 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, with accrual rules varying by location.

What This Job Offers

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