1 Bartender job in Norfolk

***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***

About us:

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

Please visit our website at www.trolleyhouseva.com to learn more!

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

How You Will Make an Impact:

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.

What You Bring to the Table:

• 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

The Good Stuff:

• $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!