Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Flexible schedules to help you balance other life commitments (school, childcare, family care, etc.)
Free Employee Meal!
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid Sick Leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked, begin accruing upon hire)
Paid Family and Medical Leave (up to 2 weeks after 1 year of service)
Medical/dental insurance
Ongoing training to build critical skills for current and future roles
Discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics & much more!
401(k) savings plan (Company match after 1 year of service)

Job Description

Olive Garden is a well-established and renowned restaurant chain specializing in authentic Italian cuisine. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to family values, Olive Garden places a high priority on providing an exceptional dining experience for its guests. The company prides itself on its safety and sanitation practices, ensuring a clean and secure environment for both team members and customers. With a strong focus on teamwork, career growth, and employee well-being, Olive Garden is dedicated to creating a supportive workplace where employees can thrive and develop their skills. The restaurant industry, particularly Olive Garden, offers flexible scheduling to accommodate various life commitments such as school, childcare, and family care, making it an ideal employer for individuals seeking a balanced work-life environment. Employment at Olive Garden includes variable pay dependent on location, supplemented with tips, creating an attractive compensation package for team members who excel in guest service.

The role of bartender at Olive Garden is vital in delivering an authentic Italian dining experience through expertly crafted beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. As a bartender, you are expected to embody genuine hospitality and provide exceptional service that exceeds guest expectations. Mastery of beverage recipes and preparation techniques is crucial to this role, ensuring consistency and quality in every drink served. Beyond beverage preparation, the bartender plays an important role in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitization of guest and team member areas, safeguarding the health and safety standards Olive Garden upholds. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a family-oriented team, where continuous training is provided to build critical skills for career advancement. Olive Garden champions promoting from within, with over half of its managers having been advanced from hourly positions, providing strong career development pathways for motivated individuals. Employee benefits include flexible schedules, free meals, weekly pay, anniversary pay, paid sick leave starting upon hire, paid family and medical leave after one year, comprehensive medical and dental insurance, ongoing training, discounts on various products and services, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, and management career advancement opportunities. By joining Olive Garden as a bartender, you become an integral part of a team that values safety, quality, and family spirit, offering a rewarding and supportive work environment.

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • previous experience in bartending or beverage service
  • ability to provide genuine guest hospitality
  • knowledge of alcohol laws and sanitation practices
  • capability to stand for extended periods
  • availability to work flexible schedules
  • basic math and cash handling skills

Job Qualifications

  • Handcrafted beverages are an essential part of an authentic Italian dining experience
  • As a bartender, you must demonstrate genuine hospitality and deliver exceptional guest service
  • As an Olive Garden bartender, you must master alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage recipes to meet and exceed guest expectations

Job Duties

  • In addition, as a bartender, you will ensure various guest and team member touch points are regularly sanitized and disinfected so that our guests enjoy a safe and friendly experience that makes them feel like they are part of our family

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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