Bartender - Racine, WI
Posted on October 24, 2025
SSP America is a prominent global operator specializing in providing food and beverage services at travel locations such as airports and train stations. At General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, WI, SSP America manages several restaurant venues that serve the diverse and dynamic population of travelers passing through this hub. As a leading provider in the foodservice industry, SSP America focuses on delivering quality dining experiences in fast-paced, high-traffic environments, catering to customer satisfaction and operational excellence. SSP America's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment is integral to its corporate culture, cultivating a welcoming and supportive workplace for all employees. This emphasis on inclusion ensures that SSP America values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that each team member brings to the table, driving both innovation and community impact.
Currently, SSP America is seeking enthusiastic and skilled Bartenders to join the team at multiple restaurants inside General Mitchell International Airport. This is a full-time position offering $6.00 per hour plus tips, with benefits including paid vacation and sick time. Working as a Bartender at SSP America provides an engaging and rewarding opportunity to interact directly with guests by crafting and serving a variety of hand-crafted beverages along with the restaurant's food offerings.
The role of the Bartender is fast-paced and requires both speed and accuracy in order processing, payment handling, and beverage preparation. Bartenders at SSP America are expected to stay current on trends within the alcoholic beverage industry, showcasing knowledge and skill in crafting cocktails, serving drinks, and ensuring guest satisfaction with supreme attention to detail. This hands-on customer service role is ideal for individuals passionate about hospitality and beverage service who thrive in an energetic, team-oriented environment.
Key responsibilities include processing orders accurately through the POS system, managing cash transactions efficiently, and serving cold, frozen, and hot drinks. Bartenders also assist with maintaining inventory by transferring supplies between storage and work areas, ensuring cleanliness and sanitation of workstations and equipment throughout their shifts. Additional duties may be assigned to support overall restaurant operations.
The ideal candidate for this position must be at least 21 years of age and possess a minimum of one year of bartending experience, which includes certification from state, federal, or local training programs as mandated. A basic understanding of food and beverage preparation, paired with strong verbal and written English communication skills, is essential for effectively taking orders and engaging with guests. Additionally, the role demands practical mathematical skills for operating cash registers, handling monetary transactions, and understanding measurements used in beverage preparation.
Joining SSP America as a Bartender means becoming part of a diverse and inclusive team committed to providing outstanding service to travelers passing through a major airport. This opportunity offers not only competitive hourly wages and tips but also full-time employment with benefits such as paid vacation and sick time, fostering work-life balance and employee well-being. For those who excel in fast-paced hospitality environments and value a supportive workplace culture, SSP America offers a fulfilling career pathway while working in an exciting airport setting.
- minimum of 21 years old
- one year bartending experience including certification by state, federal, or local required training program
- basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of alcoholic beverages
- verbal and written English language
- ability to read, speak, and understand English to communicate with guests and take orders
- basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register and handle monetary transactions