Bartender

Sioux Falls, SD, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $10.00 - $18.75

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Flexible

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 with company match

Anniversary pay

discounted shift meals

Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Red Lobster is a renowned family-owned seafood restaurant chain with over fifty years of experience in delivering exceptional dining experiences. Founded with a passion for seafood and a commitment to connecting people to the coast, Red Lobster has grown to operate more than 500 locations across various communities. Each restaurant serves as an extension of this founding passion, providing guests with memorable meals and moments. Red Lobster is more than just a place to eat and work; it is a vibrant part of the communities it serves, where new friends become familiar faces. The company prides itself on fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive and grow their careers.

As a Bartender at Red Lobster, you will play a crucial role in delivering excellent customer service and contributing to the overall guest experience. This position is designed for individuals who enjoy interacting with guests in a fast-paced environment and have a keen interest in crafting high-quality beverages. Your responsibilities will include welcoming guests, setting up the bar, suggestively selling drinks and appetizers, making drinks according to established standards, accurately taking orders, and ensuring guests throughout their visit have everything they need. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining food safety standards and ensuring the bar area is clean and well-stocked. Red Lobster offers flexible scheduling, competitive wages with weekly pay, and benefits such as medical, dental, and vision plans starting under $10 per week. Employees also have access to life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, a 401(k) plan with company match, anniversary pay, discount meals, and career advancement opportunities. This role is an excellent opportunity for those who appreciate teamwork, have strong attention to detail, and are committed to providing remarkable service to guests. Joining the Red Lobster family means becoming part of a legacy that values dedication, growth, and community involvement.

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 - 12 hour shift
Team player with attention to detail and ability to multi-task

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in bartending or customer service preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of standard cocktail recipes and bar operations
Ability to handle cash and POS systems accurately
Friendly and approachable demeanor

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