Bartender (m/w/d)

San Francisco, CA, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $20.10

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Pension fund

Paid meal breaks

Vacation packages

no late nights

Full time hours

Premium contributions

Job Description

SSP America is a prominent player in the hospitality industry, specializing in operating and managing food and beverage services in high-traffic locations such as airports, train stations, and travel hubs across North America. With a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences, SSP America partners with a variety of well-known brands and offers an innovative selection of food and beverages tailored to diverse customer preferences. The company values its employees, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where team members can grow and thrive. SSP America is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for all individuals and providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process as needed.\n\nAs a Bartender at SSP America, you will be an integral part of creating memorable experiences by engaging with guests and delivering exceptional customer service. The role pays $20.10 per hour plus tips and offers full-time hours with generous benefits such as 100% monthly premium contributions by SSP to the Health and Welfare plan, participation in the San Mateo Hotel Employee and Restaurant Employees Pension Fund, paid meal breaks, and vacation packages. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about the craft of cocktail mixing, knowledgeable about industry trends, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and professionalism.\n\nThe role includes greeting guests promptly and courteously, preparing and serving hand-crafted beverages using precise recipes and portion controls, handling point-of-sale transactions, and ensuring that all drink presentations meet high standards. Bartenders maintain the bar’s setup and stock, including the careful handling of fresh garnishes and perishables to uphold product quality. Compliance with all state, federal, and company liquor laws is essential, especially regarding service to minors and guests who may be intoxicated. In addition to beverage service, bartenders perform general cleaning and other assigned duties to maintain health standards. This role requires excellent multitasking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining a friendly and approachable demeanor. Joining SSP America as a Bartender means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to outstanding hospitality and guest satisfaction.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous bartending experience preferred
Ability to stand and work for extended periods
Availability to work flexible hours including nights weekends and holidays
Strong communication skills
Legal age to serve alcohol
Compliance with all health and safety regulations
Must be able to handle cash transactions accurately

Job Qualifications

Experience crafting beverages and knowledge of alcoholic beverage industry trends
Ability to work quickly with accuracy in a fast-paced environment
Strong customer service and communication skills
Knowledge of point-of-sale systems and cash handling
Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area
Understanding of liquor laws and responsible service practices
High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job Duties

Greet guests in a timely courteous and friendly manner
Use recipes and practice portion control to mix garnish and present drinks
Input orders into register at the point of sale and create a check for each guest
Receive cash from guests make any change needed verify validity of charges record charges and ensure vouchers are properly executed
Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar at all times
Responsible for maintaining stock cutting and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes juices and other perishables daily to ensure product quality
Must adhere to all state federal and corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests at all times
Perform general cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards
Other duties as assigned