Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

flexible schedules
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
ongoing training
discounts
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Olive Garden is a renowned Italian dining restaurant known for its warm, inviting atmosphere and high-quality handcrafted dishes and beverages. As part of a major hospitality group, it focuses on delivering an authentic Italian experience to its guests, making each visit memorable through excellent service and a family-friendly environment. With a strong commitment to health and safety, Olive Garden maintains rigorous sanitation and wellness practices to ensure a safe and welcoming atmosphere for team members and guests alike. This restaurant chain is celebrated not only for its food but also for its company culture, which emphasizes family values and career growth opportunities for its employees.

Olive Garden is currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic bartenders to join their team. The position offers variable pay depending on location plus tips, with flexible schedules designed to accommodate life commitments such as school, childcare, or family care. As a bartender, you will play a crucial role in crafting both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages that enhance the Italian dining experience for guests. Responsibilities include mastering beverage recipes, demonstrating genuine hospitality, and delivering exceptional guest service to ensure guests feel at home. In addition, maintaining rigorous safety and sanitation standards at various guest and team touch points is essential, supporting the company’s priority of health and cleanliness.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a high-energy dining environment where you can build valuable skills in hospitality and beverage service. Olive Garden provides paid sick leave, family and medical leave, and ongoing training to support your growth and well-being. Employees enjoy benefits such as free meals, weekly pay, anniversary pay, medical and dental insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year of service. Discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and other services add further value to this rewarding position.

Olive Garden prides itself on promoting from within, with over 50 percent of management roles filled by former hourly employees. This bartender position is an excellent starting point for those interested in advancing their careers in the hospitality industry. Because of the company’s commitment to health, safety, and a supportive work environment, you can expect to be part of a team that truly feels like a family. Join Olive Garden and be a part of a winning family that offers flexibility, growth, and a sense of belonging.

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • ability to stand for extended periods
  • flexibility to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • legal age to serve alcoholic beverages according to local laws
  • strong work ethic and reliability
  • ability to follow safety and sanitation protocols
  • excellent customer service skills

Job Qualifications

  • prior bartending or beverage service experience preferred
  • ability to master multiple beverage recipes
  • strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • genuine hospitality and customer service orientation
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • knowledge of safety and sanitation practices
  • willingness to learn and participate in ongoing training

Job Duties

  • prepare handcrafted alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes
  • demonstrate genuine hospitality and deliver exceptional guest service
  • maintain cleanliness and sanitation of guest and team member touch points
  • ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards
  • engage with guests to enhance their dining experience
  • assist with inventory and restocking supplies as needed
  • collaborate with team members to deliver a seamless guest experience

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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