Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $9.00 - $16.75
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Work Schedule

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
Guest dining discount
career training and advancement opportunities

Job Description

Red Lobster is a renowned family-owned seafood restaurant chain that has been delighting guests for over fifty years. With more than 500 restaurants nationwide, Red Lobster has built a strong reputation for providing guests with high-quality seafood dishes in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The company prides itself on its commitment to community, exceptional dining experiences, and a culture that values its employees as part of an extended family. Red Lobster’s mission is to connect people to seafood and the coast, making each dining occasion memorable by serving favorite meals along with friendly, attentive service. This establishment fosters a positive work environment that supports career growth and employee well-being through comprehensive training and advancement opportunities.

The Bartender role at Red Lobster offers a dynamic and engaging work environment where individuals passionate about hospitality and customer service can thrive. As a Bartender, you will be the friendly face behind the bar and play a key role in creating memorable guest experiences by preparing and serving beverages accurately and promptly. The position requires you to greet guests warmly, suggest drink and food pairings, and ensure the bar is well-stocked and clean. This role combines skilled beverage preparation with excellent interpersonal skills to foster a lively, inviting atmosphere that encourages guests to return.

Red Lobster emphasizes employee benefits and offers competitive wages with weekly pay, flexible scheduling to accommodate different lifestyles, and affordable options for medical, dental, and vision insurance starting at under $10 per week. Additionally, employees have access to life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary benefits to support their health and security. Financial wellness is encouraged through a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match after one year of service. The company also recognizes dedication by providing anniversary pay for eligible employees. Other perks include discounted shift meals, a 25% discount when dining as a guest, and continuous opportunities for career advancement. Red Lobster is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all individuals regardless of age, race, gender, religion, or other protected statuses.

Working as a Bartender at Red Lobster demands physical stamina and attention to detail. The position requires standing for 8 to 12 hours during shifts, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 30 pounds safely, and the ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment. You must be at least the minimum legal working age and authorized to work in the country of application. Red Lobster values teamwork and a positive attitude, ensuring every guest feels acknowledged and valued from the moment they arrive until the moment they leave. If you take pride in your craft, enjoy engaging with people, and want to work in a supportive environment with great benefits and growth opportunities, this role is an excellent career choice.

Job Requirements

  • Must meet minimum age requirement and be authorized to work in the country
  • 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

Job Qualifications

  • Previous bartending experience preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Basic math skills for handling cash and orders
  • Knowledge of mixology and drink recipes
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service
  • High school diploma or equivalent

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

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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