San Francisco - Server & Bartender

Job Title
Server & Bartender – San Francisco

Company
The Party Staff, Inc.

Location
Event assignments take place throughout San Francisco and the greater Bay Area, including Downtown San Francisco, Financial District, SOMA, Mission Bay, Nob Hill, Union Square, South San Francisco, Daly City, and surrounding corporate campuses, hotels, private clubs, catering venues, and event spaces across the region.

About Us
The Party Staff, Inc. is the West Coast’s leading hospitality staffing company with more than 36 years of experience. We partner with premier hotels, caterers, private clubs, corporate campuses, and event venues. Due to continued growth in the San Francisco market, we are expanding our front-of-house team and seeking polished, reliable event servers and bartenders to support a wide range of high-quality events.

Position Summary
The Event Server & Bartender provides professional service for a variety of events including corporate functions, weddings, galas, fundraisers, conferences, and private events. This is a flexible, on-call position ideal for hospitality professionals who take pride in guest service, adapt well to fast-paced environments, and enjoy working a variety of event styles throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional event service including tray passing, table service, buffet assistance, and event breakdown
• Bartend events as assigned, including beer, wine, and basic cocktail service in accordance with California alcohol service laws
• Set up and break down bars, service stations, tables, linens, glassware, and equipment
• Follow event timelines and direction from onsite captains, leads, and client representatives
• Deliver a polished, friendly guest experience with strong attention to detail
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas throughout the event
• Collaborate with team members and adapt to changing event needs
• Follow all company, venue, safety, sanitation, and uniform standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of event service, catering, restaurant, or bartending experience
• Bartending experience required for bartender assignments, including beer, wine, and basic cocktails
• Ability to carry cocktail trays and perform banquet-style service
• California RBS certification required for bartenders and preferred for servers assigned to alcohol service
• Food Handler Card required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire
• Reliable transportation to travel to event locations throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area
• Strong communication, professionalism, and customer service skills
• Evening, weekend, and holiday availability required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for 6–10 hours per shift
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions as needed
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor event environments, including varying weather conditions

Work Environment

• Team-based event environment with direction from captains and clients
• High-energy events with fluctuating pace and guest volume
• Assignments distributed through mobile scheduling, flexibility is essential

Compensation

• Hourly pay rates starting at $21.00 per hour, depending on role, experience, and event

Notices

Fair Chance Consideration
The Party Staff will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and applicable California and federal laws. A criminal history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is prohibited without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

ADA Accommodation Statement
The Company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. Applicants who require accommodation should contact Human Resources or Management.