Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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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 plan
Anniversary pay
Meals discount

Job Description

Red Lobster is a well-established, family-owned restaurant chain with over fifty years of dedication to connecting people with seafood and coastal experiences. Starting from a single location, Red Lobster has grown into a network of over 500 restaurants, each committed to providing guests not only with exceptional meals but also with memorable moments. The company prides itself on being more than just a place to enjoy good food—it is an integrated part of the communities it serves, creating spaces where new friends become familiar faces. This cultural foundation creates a unique and welcoming environment for both guests and staff alike.

As an employee of Red Lobster, you become part of a dynamic team that values growth, training, and career advancement. The company offers competitive wages with weekly pay, flexible scheduling options, and a variety of benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance starting at an affordable rate. Additionally, employees gain access to life insurance, short-term disability coverage, and voluntary benefits to support overall well-being. The 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match after one year of service gives employees a solid foundation for future financial stability. Anniversary pay and discounted meals during shifts, as well as a 25% discount when dining as a guest, are some of the other perks that make working at Red Lobster rewarding.

The Bartender role at Red Lobster is a crucial position, blending excellent customer service with beverage expertise. Bartenders are responsible for welcoming guests warmly, setting up and maintaining bar stations, and creating high-quality drinks according to precise recipes. Their duties include suggestively selling drinks, appetizers, and desserts, accurately entering orders into the point-of-sale system, and ensuring guests have the best possible experience by checking in with them throughout their visit. Additionally, bartenders are responsible for clearing tables and delivering checks in a timely and professional manner.

This job requires a strong attention to detail, the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and teamwork. Physical requirements include the ability to bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds safely, as well as stand for shifts lasting between 8 to 12 hours. Red Lobster promotes an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

Joining Red Lobster means becoming part of a company with big plans for the future, constantly striving to enhance both its team members' careers and guests' experiences. There is no better time to be a part of the Red Lobster family.

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

  • Experience in bartending or related customer service roles
  • Knowledge of drink recipes and bartending techniques
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Basic math skills for handling cash and POS transactions
  • Commitment to providing excellent customer service
  • Attention to detail and ability to multi-task

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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