Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement
flexible schedule
Paid sick time

Job Description

Olive Garden is a well-established and renowned Italian-themed casual dining restaurant chain that brings families and friends together with its warm atmosphere, authentic Italian cuisine, and exceptional hospitality. With nearly 900 locations across the United States and beyond, Olive Garden has built a strong reputation as a family-oriented dining establishment that focuses on creating memorable experiences for both guests and team members. Known for its dedication to quality food, community involvement, and employee development, Olive Garden fosters a supportive work environment where team members can thrive, grow, and contribute to the company’s ongoing success.

This particular role is for a bartender position at Olive Garden. As a bartender, you will play a key role in enhancing the guest experience by delivering exceptional service through handcrafted beverages. The position requires mastery of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage recipes to consistently meet and exceed guest expectations. The bartender must demonstrate genuine hospitality, ensuring that each guest interaction is warm and welcoming, aligning with Olive Garden’s family-first culture. This role also involves maintaining high safety and sanitation standards, with a focus on sanitizing and disinfecting guest and team member touchpoints to ensure a safe dining environment. The position offers variable pay depending on location, plus tips, and benefits that include flexible scheduling, free employee meals, paid sick and family leave, medical and dental insurance, and opportunities for career growth and advancement within the company. Joining Olive Garden as a bartender means becoming part of a winning family committed to health, safety, ongoing training, and making guests feel at home and valued. Olive Garden prioritizes employee wellness and maintains a commitment to cleanliness and guest satisfaction, making this an ideal opportunity for those passionate about hospitality and Italian cuisine to flourish in a dynamic team environment.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous bartending or serving experience preferred
  • Ability to work flexible schedules
  • Strong communication skills
  • Must be legally allowed to serve alcoholic beverages
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Willingness to adhere to safety and sanitation protocols

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous bartending or serving experience preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety
  • Ability to multitask and work well in a team

Job Duties

  • Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes and standards
  • Provide genuine hospitality and exceptional guest service
  • Regularly sanitize and disinfect guest and team member touchpoints
  • Maintain knowledge of beverage menu and upsell drinks to enhance guest experience
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth bar operations
  • Monitor bar inventory and communicate supply needs
  • Adhere to safety and sanitation policies and procedures

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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