Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $10.00 - $18.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

flexible schedules
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
ongoing training
discounts
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain specializing in authentic Italian cuisine, with a commitment to delivering a warm and inviting dining experience for guests. As part of the Darden Restaurants family, Olive Garden prides itself on fostering a family-oriented work environment where team members are valued and supported. Known for its handcrafted dishes and exceptional hospitality, Olive Garden operates numerous locations across the country, offering diverse employment opportunities within the food service industry. The company places high importance on health and safety standards, ensuring a clean and safe atmosphere for both guests and employees. Olive Garden also emphasizes career growth, providing ongoing training and advancement opportunities while maintaining competitive benefits and flexible schedules for team members. Employment type varies by position, but the restaurant offers competitive pay based on location plus tips for certain roles such as bartenders.

This job opportunity is for an Olive Garden bartender, a critical role focused on enhancing the guest dining experience through expert beverage service and genuine hospitality. Bartenders at Olive Garden are responsible for crafting both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with authentic Italian recipes and company standards. The role requires mastery of various drink recipes to meet and exceed guest expectations, ensuring that every beverage served complements the dining experience perfectly. In addition to beverage preparation, bartenders play an active part in maintaining health and safety protocols by regularly sanitizing and disinfecting guest and team member touch points within the bar and dining areas. This focus on cleanliness demonstrates Olive Garden's dedication to guest safety and well-being. The bartender position offers more than just a job; it provides an opportunity to become part of a family who values each individual member and promotes growth and development. Employees receive competitive pay variable by location plus tips, access to excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave, and opportunities for career advancement. Flexible schedules help team members balance work with personal commitments such as childcare, schooling, and family care. Additionally, Olive Garden offers a free employee meal, weekly pay, anniversary pay, discounts, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match after one year of service. Joining Olive Garden as a bartender means becoming part of an award-winning team dedicated to hospitality, quality, and integrity in all they do. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about quality service and Italian cuisine, looking for a rewarding career in the hospitality industry where they can grow, learn, and thrive.

Job Requirements

  • ability to work flexible schedules including evenings and weekends
  • legal age to serve alcoholic beverages
  • ability to stand for extended periods
  • good physical stamina
  • basic math skills for handling cash and measuring ingredients
  • strong attention to detail

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • prior bartending or hospitality experience is a plus
  • excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • knowledge of drink recipes and mixology techniques
  • commitment to health and safety standards
  • positive attitude and strong guest service orientation

Job Duties

  • prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes and company standards
  • deliver genuine hospitality and exceptional guest service
  • ensure cleanliness and sanitation of guest and team member touch points
  • manage bar inventory and supplies
  • maintain compliance with health and safety regulations
  • collaborate with team members to provide a smooth dining experience
  • handle guest inquiries and requests professionally

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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