San Diego - Server & Bartender

The Party Staff, Inc. is a premier hospitality staffing company located on the West Coast with over 36 years of extensive experience in providing top-notch hospitality personnel. Based out of the Mission Valley office in San Diego, the company serves a broad geographic area within a 25-mile radius, including North San Diego areas such as Carlsbad, Encinitas, Vista, and Escondido, the Central San Diego region covering La Jolla, University City, Clairemont, Mira Mesa, Sorrento Valley, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, and Rancho Peñasquitos, as well as South San Diego areas including Mission Valley, Downtown San Diego, Hillcrest, North Park, South Park, Mission Hills, Point Loma, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, and University Heights. The Party Staff, Inc. collaborates closely with corporate dining facilities, universities, catering companies, private event coordinators, weddings, hotels, exclusive private clubs, and notable event venues throughout the region to supply knowledgeable, reliable, and professional front-of-house staff for various hospitality needs.

Currently, The Party Staff, Inc. is seeking experienced Servers and Bartenders in San Diego to join their expanding team. This position is focused on supporting a wide range of hospitality assignments that vary from weekday corporate dining and business catering to large-scale events such as weddings, private gatherings, and other significant occasions. The position is uniquely designed as flexible and on-call, making it suitable for motivated hospitality professionals who enjoy variety in their work environments and prefer the autonomy to set their availability while benefiting from consistent employment opportunities. Assignments may be pre-scheduled several weeks in advance or occasionally assigned same-day depending on the client’s requirements. The offered hourly pay rate ranges from $19.00 to $21.00 per hour, with compensation dependent on experience.

Servers and Bartenders play a vital role in delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high standards of professionalism in various settings. These assignments include serving food and beverages in corporate dining spaces, upscale catering environments, festivals, and elite event venues across San Diego. Typical shifts encompass weekday mornings and daytime corporate dining, afternoon to evening events, and weekend weddings and private parties, emphasizing the need for flexible availability, especially on weekends. Professionals who join The Party Staff must demonstrate excellent communication skills, a professional appearance, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced hospitality settings with diverse service styles.

The responsibilities for the role are broad and dynamic, requiring candidates to deliver food and beverage service using multiple service techniques including tray passing, plated meal service, buffet service, and reception-style operations. Additionally, staff members set up and break down service areas such as tables, stations, and bar setups, prepare and serve both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and maintain clean, organized, and guest-ready service environments. Adherence to food safety regulations, alcohol service laws, sanitation standards, and company policies is paramount. Bartenders must hold or be able to obtain a Responsible Beverage Service certification, while all employees are required to have or obtain a Food Handler Card. Reliable transportation within the designated service radius is necessary to fulfill the assignment requirements effectively.

This position offers a professional and respectful work environment where employees engage with a variety of client teams including captains, chefs, coordinators, and others to ensure smooth event execution. The Party Staff values inclusivity and provide equal employment opportunities to all candidates, adhering strictly to regulations regarding nondiscrimination and reasonable accommodations under the ADA. This role not only offers competitive compensation but also flexibility that allows hospitality professionals to maintain work-life balance while gaining diverse experience in the vibrant San Diego hospitality industry.