Demo

Catering - Bartender

SSA Group
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2025 CLOSED ON 12/25/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering - Bartender position at SSA Group?

Join our team at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden as a catering bartendere! We are looking for passionate and hardworking individuals to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on hospitality.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive pay
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Retail Discounts
  • Meal plans
  • Opportunities for growth
  • Free Zoo Membership (including guest passes!)
Catering Bartender

Who are we:
SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more. We increase revenue opportunities for partners across the United States. With 50 years in the business, SSA has refined the basics while pioneering better ways forward. With pillars of focus like sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, SSA is transforming the cultural attraction industry.

SSA was built by families, for families, with a family’s sense of love and dedication. We don’t just rely on the best practices in our industry, we customize best practices for each partner to set the bar higher and higher, always. We do all we can to further the mission of our partners because their guests and the communities they serve, deserve it.

Position Title: Catering Bartender

Reports to: Catering Supervisor(s) and Catering Operations Manager(s)

Responsibilities

  • Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client.
  • Oversee quality, product levels and inventory of product.
  • Fulfill guest’s needs quickly and efficiently as well as resolve complaints effectively.
  • Meet expectations of proper setup, execution, breakdown, and cleanup of their bar(s) during each event.
  • Execute duties for overall productivity of banquet events as assigned.
  • Ability to express knowledge of alcoholic drinks and bartending techniques with guest service in mind.
  • Maintain a safe environment by serving guests responsibly.
  • Perform strenuous manual labor as required (equipment storage, event setup, tear down of tables and chairs).
  • Maintain a friendly and approachable attitude towards the client, guests, and staff.
  • Communicate clearly and openly with leaders for overall success.
  • Display a sense of urgency at all times.
  • Uphold a professional appearance and mannerism.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
  • Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
  • Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
  • Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.
IDEA Belonging

  • Promote an inclusive & supportive approach within the Brand team, with networking continuing at all units
  • Focuses on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels
  • Leads by example through Sustainability/Conservation efforts; displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary
  • Engages with SSA/Unit in driving community effort through engagement activities and focus. On opportunities of giving back
Job Requirements

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our client, General Manager and HQ personnel.
  • Excelled problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
  • Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
  • Operate all equipment necessary to perform job duties.
  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above; accommodation upon request, please communicate directly with hiring manager.
  • Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.
Previous Experience

  • Bartending and/or event industry experience a plus.
  • All education backgrounds eligible.
This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job description. The General Manager reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technological developments)

SSA Group, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity through our commitment to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Hourly, Non-Exempt. Pay is based on range in consideration of relevant job experience and certification/education
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Get Paid Early
  • Tuition Discount through Partnership College
  • Parental Leave
  • Meal Plan & employee Discounts
All California Residents: By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice ("Notice").

San Francisco Residents: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document for more information. By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document.

OFFICE USE ONLY:
#LI-DNI
Bartender
Ruby Tuesday -
LEXINGTON, SC
Bartender
Ruby Tuesday -
ORANGEBURG, SC
Bartender
Olive Garden -
Columbia, SC

Salary.com Estimation for Catering - Bartender in Columbia, SC
$20,194 to $26,091
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Catering - Bartender?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Catering - Bartender career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$21,909 - $31,857
Income Estimation: 
$63,443 - $79,964
Income Estimation: 
$31,407 - $43,799
Income Estimation: 
$37,662 - $47,209
Income Estimation: 
$40,639 - $57,517
Income Estimation: 
$60,188 - $101,139
Income Estimation: 
$43,569 - $82,025
Income Estimation: 
$38,108 - $54,224
Income Estimation: 
$33,690 - $44,086
Income Estimation: 
$52,895 - $92,863
Income Estimation: 
$43,501 - $61,493
Income Estimation: 
$62,563 - $85,365
This job has expired.
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at SSA Group

  • SSA Group Honolulu, HI
  • Sous Chef Who are we : SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more. We... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • SSA Group Norwalk, CT
  • Catering Associate Who are we: For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to design the hospitality experience journey, freeing ou... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • SSA Group Loxahatchee, FL
  • Who are we: SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more. We increase r... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • SSA Group Buffalo, NY
  • SSA Group at Buffalo Zoo is looking for a talented Assistant Retail Operations Manager to join our team! All applications should be submitted within 7-days... more
  • 14 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Catering - Bartender jobs in the Columbia, SC area that may be a better fit.

  • SpringHill Suites Columbia Columbia, SC
  • We offer Daily pay! Access up to 50% of your earned wages after every shift. The SpringHill Suites by Marriott , located in Downtown Columbia/The Vista , i... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • Old Chicago - Hourly Career Center Columbia, SC
  • Craft beer isn’t just a trend to us. It’s a way of life. After 40 years of serving up the highest quality beers, great food and good times, the vibe at Old... more
  • 19 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!