Bartender

Olive Garden is a renowned restaurant chain specializing in authentic Italian cuisine and an inviting dining experience. As a part of the Darden Restaurants family, Olive Garden has built a strong reputation for providing quality food, exceptional service, and a warm atmosphere where guests can feel like part of the family. Founded with the mission to bring people together over delicious meals, Olive Garden continues to grow and maintain high standards for guest satisfaction and employee well-being. Committed to health and safety, Olive Garden places the wellness of its team members and guests at the forefront, ensuring rigorous sanitation and cleanliness protocols throughout its restaurants.

This role is for a bartender position at Olive Garden, offering a competitive hourly wage of $16.90 plus tips. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about crafting both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while delivering genuine hospitality. As a bartender, you will be responsible for mastering beverage recipes to meet and exceed guest expectations, ensuring every drink served contributes to an authentic Italian dining experience. Beyond beverage preparation, the role involves maintaining a sanitary and welcoming environment by cleaning and disinfecting guest and team member touch points. Olive Garden supports its team members with flexible schedules to accommodate life commitments such as schooling, childcare, or family care. Additional benefits include free employee meals, weekly pay, anniversary pay, paid sick leave accruing from hire, paid family and medical leave after one year, and comprehensive medical and dental insurance coverage.

Olive Garden is invested in the professional development of its employees by providing ongoing training to build critical skills for current and future career opportunities. Employees can also take advantage of discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and other items. A 401(k) savings plan with company matching is available after one year of service, as well as opportunities for career progression, with over 50% of managers being promoted from hourly positions. Olive Garden fosters a family-oriented culture where teamwork, respect, and shared success are celebrated. Joining Olive Garden as a bartender means becoming part of this supportive family, working in an environment where your contributions are valued, and where you can grow your career while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a positive work-life balance.