
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $8.50 - $16.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
weekly pay
Competitive wages
flexible scheduling
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
401(k) retirement plan
Anniversary pay
discounted shift meals
Career advancement opportunities
Job Description
Red Lobster is a renowned family-owned restaurant chain with over fifty years of dedication to providing guests an exceptional dining experience centered around seafood and coastal flavors. With more than 500 locations nationwide, Red Lobster has become a beloved brand known not just for its delicious dishes but for its warm, welcoming atmosphere where guests feel like part of the family. Red Lobster prides itself on being more than just a restaurant; it’s a community hub where new friends become familiar faces and each meal shared represents a special moment. The company values its employees and invests in their growth and wellbeing, offering competitive wages, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits.
Joining Red Lobster as a Bartender means becoming a vital part of this vibrant team. This role involves creating memorable guest experiences by skillfully preparing beverages, providing exemplary customer service, and maintaining a clean, organized bar environment. Bartenders at Red Lobster are trained to know the menu inside and out and to apply suggestive selling techniques to enhance guest satisfaction and increase restaurant revenue. The position requires a friendly demeanor, keen attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting. Employees benefit from weekly pay, options for medical, dental and vision coverage starting at very affordable rates, life insurance, and short-term disability. There is also a 401(k) retirement plan with company match after one year of service, anniversary pay to recognize tenure, and discounts on meals during shifts and when dining as a guest.
Red Lobster supports career advancement by offering training opportunities designed to help team members grow within the organization. The physical demands include the ability to stand for long shifts and safely lift up to 30 pounds. Red Lobster is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusivity, committing to provide a welcoming workplace for everyone regardless of age, race, gender, or background. Exciting developments lie ahead for the Red Lobster family, making it a fantastic time to join and contribute to its continued success.
Joining Red Lobster as a Bartender means becoming a vital part of this vibrant team. This role involves creating memorable guest experiences by skillfully preparing beverages, providing exemplary customer service, and maintaining a clean, organized bar environment. Bartenders at Red Lobster are trained to know the menu inside and out and to apply suggestive selling techniques to enhance guest satisfaction and increase restaurant revenue. The position requires a friendly demeanor, keen attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting. Employees benefit from weekly pay, options for medical, dental and vision coverage starting at very affordable rates, life insurance, and short-term disability. There is also a 401(k) retirement plan with company match after one year of service, anniversary pay to recognize tenure, and discounts on meals during shifts and when dining as a guest.
Red Lobster supports career advancement by offering training opportunities designed to help team members grow within the organization. The physical demands include the ability to stand for long shifts and safely lift up to 30 pounds. Red Lobster is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusivity, committing to provide a welcoming workplace for everyone regardless of age, race, gender, or background. Exciting developments lie ahead for the Red Lobster family, making it a fantastic time to join and contribute to its continued success.
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
- Willingness to follow food safety standards and company policies
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous bartending or customer service experience is a plus
- Knowledge of drink mixing and bar equipment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle cash register operations
- Team player with attention to detail
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
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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