What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT Catering Event Bartender (Richmond) position at Trolley House?
- Flexible scheduling--perfect for someone looking for a second job with occasional shifts.***
- Catering is seasonal, so the number of opportunities to pick up event shifts is variable based on time of year***
Groovin' Gourmets is the catering division of Trolley Hospitality Companies, a Richmond-based hospitality group serving the greater Richmond and Hampton Roads regions. We specialize in delivering fresh, chef-crafted meals and seamless service for corporate functions, weddings, and social events of all sizes.
Our commitment to quality extends beyond the food--we believe our success starts with our people. Driven by a shared purpose of delivering happiness to our customers, community, and team, we focus on fostering a supportive and positive workplace where everyone's contributions are valued. We hope you will join us!
Our Values - The Trolley Way
- No excuses
- Do the right thing
- Can-do attitude
- Always growing
- Help first-be a part of the solution
- Transparency and honesty-no BS
About You
- You are energized by helping others celebrate important events
- You are naturally able to build rapport with customers
- Providing excellent customer service brings you joy
- Attention to detail is your superpower
- You seek out opportunities to 'leave it better than you found it'
- You're not afraid to learn from your mistakes
- You want to be a part of a growing company that values their employees
- Review the event worksheet before arriving at the event--be knowledgeable about the event you are working, timeline, bar type, food, etc.
- Check in with the Event Captain or Co-Captain when you arrive at the event and when you leave.
- Help unload the GG vehicle and set up the bar area and all appropriate glassware.
- During the event, prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to guests, answer questions about drink ingredients and make suggestions for different types of beverages and cocktails.
- Verify that all guests served alcohol are of the legal drinking age.
- If the event has a cash bar, take payments for drinks (cash or credit, using the Square app).
- At the end of the event, clean up the bar area; pack all beer and wines back into the appropriate boxes.
- Assist with the general breakdown of the event; ensure no food, plates, beverages, or other debris remain behind and that rentals are neatly stacked in the appropriate location.
- 2 years of bartending experience, preferably in a catering/banquet setting
- Able to follow directions and work independently
- Effective verbal communication skills
- This is a very physical position--must be able to bend, twist, lift at least 50 pounds, and stand on your feet for long periods of time
- $20/hr occasional tips
- Discounts at all Trolley House Hospitality companies including catering services, Gourmet Gang Delis, and vending items in our warehouse
- Part-time employees who work at least 1,000 hours a year are eligible for 401k matching after the first year
- Flexible scheduling--perfect for someone looking for a second job!
Salary : $20