Hospitality Bar Lead in Auburn, Alabama at Greenawalt Hospitality

Greenawalt Hospitality provides premium beverage and hospitality services at weddings, festivals, concerts, sporting events, private functions, and large-scale entertainment venues throughout Alabama. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences through professional service, strong teamwork, and operational excellence.

Greenawalt Hospitality is seeking experienced and dependable Hospitality Bar Leads to oversee beverage operations during live events. This role combines leadership, bartending, guest interaction, and event support while ensuring bar operations run efficiently and team members deliver exceptional service.

This is a working leadership position. Hospitality Bar Leads actively bartend alongside their teams while providing direction, support, and operational oversight throughout each event.

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with company standards and local regulations
• Lead bartenders, bar-backs, and beverage staff throughout assigned events
• Ensure responsible alcohol service practices are followed at all times
• Maintain high standards of beverage quality, presentation, and guest service

• Oversee the setup, stocking, organization, and operation of bar stations before, during, and after events
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate product needs to Event Managers
• Assist with beverage distribution and operational readiness throughout the event
• Supervise bar breakdown, cleanup, and equipment recovery

• Deliver exceptional hospitality to guests, clients, and venue partners
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and efficiently
• Maintain a welcoming, energetic atmosphere while ensuring smooth beverage service
• Represent Greenawalt Hospitality with professionalism and integrity

• Provide direction, coaching, and support to bartenders and event staff
• Assist with training new team members and reinforcing company standards
• Collaborate with Event Managers to ensure successful event execution
• Support event setup, breakdown, and operational needs beyond beverage service when necessary

• Complete all required company onboarding and leadership training
• Obtain and maintain ServSafe Alcohol certification (company facilitated)
• Ensure compliance with all alcohol service laws, venue requirements, and company policies
• Demonstrate reliability, accountability, professionalism, and strong attention to detail

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Previous bartending experience required
• Available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-based schedules
• Reliable transportation
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments
• Ability to stand for extended periods during events
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 30 pounds
• Reliable access to phone, text messaging, and email communications

• Previous experience as a Lead Bartender, Bar Manager, or Event Supervisor
• Experience working concerts, festivals, weddings, sporting events, or entertainment venues
• ServSafe Alcohol, TIPS, or equivalent certification preferred
• Experience with POS systems, inventory management, and cash handling
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Passion for hospitality, teamwork, and guest service

$15.00 per hour, plus tips and gratuity opportunities.

Travel and mileage reimbursement may be available for select events.

Greenawalt Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.