Title: Food Service Bartender
Join the SSA Group at the Palm Beach Zoo as a Customer Service Oriented Bartender.
Pay: $20/hour plus exclusive perks.
- Hourly, non-exempt position at $20/hour
- Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
- Early paydays with flexible pay options
- Flexible hours to promote work-life balance
- Meal plan and employee discounts for added savings
About Us: SSA has partnered with cultural attractions for over 50 years to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences. We integrate admissions, culinary, and retail with innovation and human connection to provide a seamless guest journey. Our approach, called 452 Hospitality, focuses on people, innovation, and operational intelligence to create special moments with lasting impact.
Position Title: Food Service Bartender Reports to: Food Operations Supervisor(s) and Manager(s)
- Deliver warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences aligned with 452 Hospitality
- Oversee bar quality, product levels, and inventory
- Address guest needs promptly and resolve complaints effectively
- Manage bar setup, execution, breakdown, and cleanup during shifts
- Demonstrate knowledge of alcoholic drinks and bartending techniques
- Serve alcohol responsibly to maintain a safe environment
- Maintain a friendly and professional attitude toward guests and staff
- Communicate clearly with leadership for overall success
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
- Uphold company policies and professional appearance
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Promote an inclusive, supportive approach within the team
- Remove barriers and empower growth for all team members
- Lead by example in sustainability and conservation efforts
- Engage in community outreach and giving back initiatives
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to stay flexible in a fast-paced environment
- Operate necessary equipment
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 35 lbs (accommodations available)
- Ability to work varied hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Bartending and/or hospitality industry experience is a plus
- All education backgrounds are welcome
Compensation and Benefits:
- Eligible for overtime pay
- On-demand pay program for early access to earned wages
- Meal plan and employee discounts
- Participation in 401(k) with 15% company match (eligibility applies)
- Tuition discount through Partnership College
- Up to 8 hours of bereavement leave
- Holiday pay at 1.5x for Christmas and Thanksgiving worked hours
- Paid sick leave according to state/local laws
SSA Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to strengthen our team and impact.
Locations include Arizona, California, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, D.C., and others with location-specific benefits.
