Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

weekly pay
Competitive wages
flexible scheduling
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
voluntary benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Anniversary pay
discounted shift meals
dining discount
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Red Lobster is a renowned seafood restaurant chain with over fifty years of experience connecting people to the coast and providing memorable dining moments. This family-owned restaurant has grown into a network of over 500 locations, each continuing the legacy of its founding passion for delivering exceptional seafood and warm hospitality. Red Lobster is more than just a place to eat or work; it plays an integral role in the communities it serves, turning new guests into familiar faces. The company prides itself on offering competitive wages, weekly pay, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match after one year of service. Additionally, the company rewards loyalty with anniversary pay, discounted shift meals, and customer dining discounts. Career growth is also a key focus at Red Lobster, with extensive training and promotion opportunities for employees seeking to advance.

The Bartender role at Red Lobster is a vital customer-facing position responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere and providing excellent beverage service. Bartenders are expected to greet guests with enthusiasm, set up their bar station properly, and maintain cleanliness and organization throughout their shift. Their responsibilities include suggestively selling drinks, appetizers, and desserts to enhance the guest experience while adhering to company beverage recipes and presentation standards. They also accurately take and input orders using the POS system, regularly check on guests for refills, promptly settle checks, and follow all food safety protocols. The role requires physical stamina to stand for 8 to 12-hour shifts and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Being a team player with excellent multi-tasking and attention to detail skills is essential. Red Lobster encourages applications from individuals authorized to work in their respective countries and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Embracing diversity and equal opportunity, Red Lobster promotes a welcoming and inclusive work environment. With exciting plans ahead, joining the Red Lobster family as a Bartender offers a chance to be part of an evolving company dedicated to service excellence and career development.

Job Requirements

  • Must meet the minimum age requirement and authorized to work in the country you are applying
  • Ability to bend reach stoop and lift up to 30 pounds safely
  • Ability to remain standing for an 8 to 12 hour shift
  • Team player with attention to detail and ability to multi-task
  • Willingness to follow all safety and sanitation guidelines

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prior bartending or customer service experience preferred
  • Knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktail recipes
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining cleanliness
  • Team player with a positive attitude

Job Duties

  • Welcoming guests and greeting every guest with a smile when they are seated
  • Setting up the bar including pour and glassware stations prior to opening and limited restocking beverages mixes garnishes as needed
  • Suggestively selling drinks appetizers and desserts
  • Making all drinks to standard using the recipe glassware and garnish
  • Accurately taking food and drink orders and entering orders into the POS properly
  • Checking back with guests throughout the experience to provide refills as needed and clearing any items from the table
  • Delivering and settling the check in a timely manner thanking guests and inviting them to return
  • Following all food safety standards

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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