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Trolley Hospitality Companies

<div>***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:<ul><li>
No excuses</li><li>
Do the right thing</li><li>
Can-do attitude</li><li>
Always growing</li><li>
Help first-be a part of the solution</li><li>
Transparency and honesty-no BS</li></ul>
Please visit our website at www.trolleyhouseva.com to learn more!
About You:<ul><li>
You are energized by helping others celebrate important events</li><li>
You are naturally able to build rapport with customers
</li><li>Providing excellent customer service brings you joy</li><li>
Attention to detail is your superpower</li><li>
You seek out opportunities to 'leave it better than you found it'</li><li>
You're not afraid to learn from your mistakes</li><li>
You want to be a part of a growing company that values their employees</li></ul>
How You Will Make an Impact:
Review the event worksheet before arriving at the event<ul><li>-be knowledgeable about the event you are working, timeline, bar type, food, etc.
</li><li>Check in with the Event Captain or Co-Captain when you arrive at the event and when you leave.</li><li>
Help unload the GG vehicle and set up the bar area and all appropriate glassware.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
Verify that all guests served alcohol are of the legal drinking age.
</li><li>If the event has a cash bar, take payments for drinks (cash or credit, using the Square app).</li><li>
At the end of the event, clean up the bar area; pack all beer and wines back into the appropriate boxes.</li><li>
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.
</li></ul>What You Bring to the Table:<ul><li>
2+ years of bartending experience, preferably in a catering/banquet setting</li><li>
Able to follow directions and work independently</li><li>
Effective verbal communication skills</li>
This is a very physical position<li>-must be able to bend, twist, lift at least 50 pounds, and stand on your feet for long periods of time</li></ul>
The Good Stuff:<ul><li>
$20/hr + occasional tips</li><li>
Discounts at all Trolley House Hospitality companies including catering services, Gourmet Gang Delis, and vending items in our warehouse</li><li>
Part-time employees who work at least 1,000 hours a year are eligible for 401k matching after the first year</li><li>
Flexible scheduling-perfect for someone looking for a second job!</li></ul></div>

PT Catering Event Bartender

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About Us: CeremonyCeremony Ceremony is a non-alcoholic bottle shop and lounge in Norfolk, VA, created to celebrate community, experimentation, and the ritual of gathering. Our bar and kitchen are intimate by design: a 15-seat dining room, a 63 sq. ft. bar, and a deeply intentional approach to hospitality. We operate with a commitment to sustainability, zero-waste practices, and high-level craft in both our beverage and culinary programs.The Role: HospitalityWe are seeking a versatile, observant, and detail-oriented hospitality team member to serve as the vital link between our front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) operations. This role is designed for a &ldquo;hospitality polymath&rdquo;&mdash;someone who enjoys the pace of the dining room but is equally interested in the craft of the kitchen and bar.As the Floater, you are the &ldquo;glue&rdquo; of Ceremony. You will ensure the guest experience is seamless by managing the flow of the dining room while providing essential support to the Executive Chef and Bartender. This role offers a unique path for professional immersion: for those eager to build a technical foundation in NA mixology and plant-forward culinary arts, we offer additional hours through collaborative prep shifts. This allows you to gain a deeper &lsquo;under-the-hood&rsquo; understanding of our menu, enabling you to educate guests with genuine authority and craft. These opportunities are optional.Core ResponsibilitiesGuest Experience &amp; FOH Service<ul><li>Hosting &amp; Flow: Greet guests warmly, manage the seating for our 15-seat dining room, and introduce the Ceremony philosophy.</li><li>Table Service: Take food and drink orders with a deep understanding of our seasonal menu and retail offerings.</li><li>Service Support: Run drinks from the bar and food from the kitchen, ensuring every plate and glass meets our aesthetic standards.</li><li>Table Maintenance: Proactively clear and set tables, bus dishes, and reset the dining room to maintain a serene, polished environment.</li><li>Point of Sale: Ring up orders and retail bottle shop purchases accurately using our POS system.</li></ul>Collaborative Influence<ul><li>Your Voice &amp; Influence At Ceremony, we believe our best ideas come from the people closest to the guest experience. You will be empowered to:</li><li>Audit and Improve: Regularly assess our front-of-house and back-of-house handoff processes, suggesting changes to improve speed and silence.</li><li>Iterate on Service: Share insights from guest interactions to help us refine how we tell our story and present our menu.</li><li>Zero-Waste Initiatives: Identify opportunities in our daily prep or service routines to further reduce waste and increase efficiency.</li><li>Strategic Input: Participate in team &ldquo;check-ins&rdquo; where your observations on dining room flow directly influence operational shifts.</li></ul>Kitchen &amp; Bar Support (BOH Hybrid)<ul><li>The Bridge: Act as the primary communicator between the dining room and the kitchen/bar to ensure pacing is synchronized.</li><li>Dish &amp; Glassware: Maintain a steady flow of clean barware and plates; in an intimate 63 sq. ft. space, organization is paramount.</li><li>Operational Readiness: Assist with nightly breakdown, deep cleaning of service areas, and resetting the space for the next service.</li></ul>Growth &amp; Development Opportunities<ul><li>Prep Assistance: Gain additional hours by assisting the Executive Chef with culinary prep (pickling, fermentation, veggie-forward mise en place) or the Bartender with beverage prep (syrups, cordials, infusions).</li><li>Cross-Training: This role is a gateway to specialized positions if desired. You will have the opportunity to learn NA &ldquo;mixology&rdquo; techniques and fine-dining plating aesthetics.</li></ul>What You Must BringExperience &amp; Skill<ul><li>Versatility: Previous experience in either a server, busser, or prep cook role is preferred, but a &ldquo;can-do&rdquo; attitude is required.</li><li>Pacing: The ability to remain calm and move with grace in an intimate, high-intentionality environment.</li><li>Communication: Clear, concise communication skills to bridge the gap between the Chef and Bartender and the guest.</li></ul>Personal Qualities<ul><li>Hospitality Mindset: A genuine desire to care for guests and celebrate the &ldquo;ritual of gathering.&rdquo;</li><li>Cleanliness: High standards for organization; you understand that in a small space, &ldquo;clean as you go&rdquo; is a survival skill.</li><li>Curiosity: A desire to learn about the non-alcoholic category, sustainable food systems, and zero-waste operations.</li></ul>Schedule &amp; Compensation<ul><li>Current Service Hours: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (approx. 4:30 PM &ndash; 9:30 PM). Hours for this position are as-needed with the opportunity to grow into more hours.</li><li>Expanded Hours: Availability for Sunday brunch and dedicated weekday prep shifts (Bar/Kitchen) is a plus and will lead to more hours.</li><li>Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience.</li><li>Growth: This role is designed to grow with the company. As we expand, the Floater has the first opportunity to move into lead service or specialized production roles.</li></ul>To ApplyVisit enjoyceremony.com/career and complete the application.Pay: From $18.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Employee discount</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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