Bartender-Hickory BBQ at DFW Airport

SSP America operates a prominent portfolio of restaurant brands within the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, including Banh Shop, Flying Square, Flying Saucer, and IHOP. As part of the global SSP Group, SSP America specializes in providing high-quality food and beverage experiences to travelers in major transportation hubs across the United States and worldwide. SSP America is dedicated to delivering excellent customer service, maintaining strong community relations, and fostering inclusive work environments that respect diversity and promote equality. The company emphasizes career growth, employee well-being, and competitive compensation to attract and retain top talent in the hospitality industry. This position offers great pay starting at $2.13 plus tips and includes medical plan options for employees and their dependents with SSP paying an average of 80% of monthly premiums per coverage level. Additional benefits include dental, vision, and several voluntary plan coverages, as well as free parking and employee meals.

Join SSP America as a Bartender and become an essential member of the food service team delivering exceptional guest experiences within some of the most dynamic restaurants located inside Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. This role involves a variety of important tasks including processing guest orders accurately using a point of sale (POS) system, serving a wide assortment of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages alongside food items, and handling cash transactions efficiently. You will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization in your workstation throughout your shift while ensuring that supplies and equipment are well managed between storage and service areas. This position requires attention to detail and a strong work ethic as you will also be cleaning equipment and utensils, disposing of trash, sweeping and mopping floors, dusting, and performing other duties as assigned.

The role demands a bartender who is at least 21 years old with a minimum of one year bartending experience and certification from a recognized state, federal, or local training program. Candidates should have fundamental knowledge of food and beverage preparation, particularly alcoholic beverage service, and strong communication skills in English to effectively engage with guests and coworkers. Basic math skills such as calculating change, totaling guest checks, and preparing cash drops are essential. You must also be comfortable using a keyboard and POS system technology to pre-check, order, and close out checks. The position involves working and standing in confined spaces for extended periods, so physical stamina is important. Advancement opportunities abound for motivated individuals interested in growing their hospitality and service industry careers with SSP America. This immediate hiring opportunity presents a dynamic and supportive work environment committed to equal opportunity employment, diversity, and accommodation throughout the recruitment process.