Bartender

Out West Restaurant Group is the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse in the United States. Outback Steakhouse is a well-known Australian-themed restaurant that opened in March 1988, famous for its commitment to delivering high-quality food and providing a fun, unique dining experience. The company culture at Out West Restaurant Group embodies respect, camaraderie, and enthusiasm. They focus on treating each customer like a guest in their own home, ensuring that every dining experience is memorable for both customers and employees, who they proudly call "Outbackers." Out West Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fairness, respect, and providing opportunities for all employees without discrimination. They are recognized for their excellence within the franchise community, holding the Monitor 200 Award for ranking in the Top 50 Franchisees in the US for four consecutive years and earning the International Franchise Association’s Franchisee of the Year Award in 2022 for exemplary excellence in local community service. The company supports non-profit organizations such as California Care and CORE, which help restaurant employees and their families during difficult times. This is an hourly, non-exempt position paying $16.90 per hour plus tips. As a part of the Outback family, employees enjoy a hospitable culture that values hard work, leadership, training, and career advancement opportunities, such as their Shift Leader program. Additional benefits include comprehensive health insurance, paid sick leave in accordance with California laws, meal discounts, and closed holidays on Thanksgiving and Christmas to allow employees to spend time with family and friends. The company also offers flexible scheduling and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support the well-being of its team provided by the largest Outback Steakhouse franchisee.

The role of a Bartender at Out West Restaurant Group is integral in providing an exceptional dining experience by serving drinks with a friendly, prompt attitude while exceeding customer expectations. The bartender will craft drinks using proper safety, tools, and recipe standards, maintaining high sanitation and cleanliness in the bar area. The position demands detailed knowledge of the menu to recommend and upsell food and beverages effectively. Teamwork is essential as bartenders also support other areas of the restaurant when needed, contributing to a smoothly run operation. Providing expertise and support to servers concerning beverage selections is a key part of the job, helping enhance guest satisfaction. This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, standing for extended periods, and performing various physical activities such as bending, reaching, and carrying up to 30 pounds. Responsible Beverage Service Certification is required for California employees, which can be completed during training or within 60 days after the start date. The whole team is committed to food safety, cleanliness, and maintaining safety standards to ensure all customers have an AUS-SOME dining experience. Employment is at-will, and the company complies with all California wage, hour and equal pay laws along with providing reasonable accommodations according to state requirements.