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 renowned Italian restaurant chain known for its warm hospitality and authentic Italian dining experience. As a part of the Darden Restaurants family, Olive Garden prides itself on creating a welcoming environment where guests enjoy freshly prepared meals and handcrafted beverages. With a strong commitment to health, safety, and excellent service, Olive Garden has established itself as a leader in the casual dining industry. Their focus on team wellness and rigorous sanitation practices ensures that both team members and guests feel secure and valued. The company offers flexible schedules, competitive pay varying by location plus tips, and many other employee benefits, making it an attractive place to build a rewarding career in hospitality.

The role of a Bartender at Olive Garden is essential in delivering an exceptional guest experience by crafting both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages that complement the restaurant's Italian fare. As a Bartender, you will be expected to showcase genuine hospitality while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety across guest and team member interaction points. This position requires mastering beverage recipes, ensuring prompt and friendly service, and a proactive approach to maintaining a safe dining environment through regular sanitation and disinfection. Working at Olive Garden offers not only the opportunity to enhance your skill set through ongoing training but also the chance to advance within the company. Many managers are promoted from hourly positions, reflecting Olive Garden's commitment to career growth. This role combines the excitement of crafting drinks, engaging with guests, and contributing to a family-oriented team environment.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Legal age to serve alcoholic beverages
  • Ability to stand and move for extended periods
  • Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to follow safety and sanitation protocols
  • Strong customer service orientation

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

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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