
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $9.50 - $17.75
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
weekly pay
Competitive wages
flexible scheduling
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
voluntary benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Anniversary pay
discounted shift meals
employee dining discount
Job Description
Red Lobster is a renowned family-owned seafood restaurant chain with a rich history spanning over fifty years. Established with the vision to provide a unique connection to seafood and coastal flavors, Red Lobster has grown into a beloved dining destination with over 500 restaurants. The company prides itself on fostering a welcoming environment for both guests and employees, creating a community where new friends become familiar faces. The brand is more than just a restaurant; it is a place where memorable meals and moments are shared, reflecting a deep commitment to quality, hospitality, and community engagement. Red Lobster offers a variety of employee benefits including competitive wages, weekly pay, flexible scheduling, medical, dental, and vision options starting at less than $10 per week, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match after one year, anniversary pay for eligible employees, discounted shift meals, and a 25% discount when dining as a guest. The company emphasizes career growth by providing training and advancement opportunities within its extensive restaurant network.
The role of Bartender at Red Lobster is integral to delivering the exceptional guest experience the brand is known for. As a Bartender, you will be responsible for welcoming guests warmly, setting up and maintaining the bar area, and preparing drinks to precise standards using prescribed recipes, glassware, and garnishes. You will engage with guests by suggestively selling drinks, appetizers, and desserts while ensuring orders are accurately taken and entered into the point of sale system. The position demands attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and a team-oriented mindset. You will check back with guests regularly to provide refills, clear tables, deliver and settle checks promptly, and thank guests promptly, encouraging them to return. Adherence to all food safety standards is mandatory. The physical aspect of the job requires standing for 8 to 12 hour shifts, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting up to 30 pounds safely. This part-time role offers a dynamic work environment where employees can grow their skills and be part of a supportive team. Red Lobster is committed to equal employment opportunities and a welcoming workplace that values diversity and inclusion. Joining the Red Lobster family means becoming part of an exciting future with big plans and the opportunity to contribute to a well-established yet forward-thinking restaurant group.
The role of Bartender at Red Lobster is integral to delivering the exceptional guest experience the brand is known for. As a Bartender, you will be responsible for welcoming guests warmly, setting up and maintaining the bar area, and preparing drinks to precise standards using prescribed recipes, glassware, and garnishes. You will engage with guests by suggestively selling drinks, appetizers, and desserts while ensuring orders are accurately taken and entered into the point of sale system. The position demands attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and a team-oriented mindset. You will check back with guests regularly to provide refills, clear tables, deliver and settle checks promptly, and thank guests promptly, encouraging them to return. Adherence to all food safety standards is mandatory. The physical aspect of the job requires standing for 8 to 12 hour shifts, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting up to 30 pounds safely. This part-time role offers a dynamic work environment where employees can grow their skills and be part of a supportive team. Red Lobster is committed to equal employment opportunities and a welcoming workplace that values diversity and inclusion. Joining the Red Lobster family means becoming part of an exciting future with big plans and the opportunity to contribute to a well-established yet forward-thinking restaurant group.
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
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous bartending or customer service experience preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of drink recipes and bartending techniques
- Basic math skills for handling transactions
- Team player with attention to detail
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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