Bartender

Lansing, MI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

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

dining discount

career training and advancement opportunities

Job Description

Red Lobster is a well-established and beloved family-owned restaurant chain specializing in seafood. Founded over fifty years ago, it began as a single restaurant with a vision to create a unique connection between people and the coastal seafood experience. With a family of over 500 restaurants today, Red Lobster continues to build on its founding passion by offering guests memorable dining experiences featuring fresh seafood and a welcoming atmosphere. The company prides itself on being more than just a place to eat or work; it is deeply rooted in the communities it serves, creating a sense of belonging where new friends can become familiar faces. Employees at Red Lobster enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and career advancement as the company invests in training and development.

The Bartender role at Red Lobster is a dynamic position focused on delivering excellent customer service while skillfully preparing and serving beverages. This position is crucial in ensuring guests have a pleasant and memorable experience from the moment they are greeted until their visit concludes. The Bartender is responsible for setting up and maintaining the bar, mixing drinks according to established recipes, and suggesting menu items to enhance the guest experience. Attention to detail and adherence to food safety standards are essential in this role. The position offers flexible scheduling, competitive wages with weekly pay, and options for medical, dental, and vision benefits starting at an affordable rate. Additional benefits include life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching after one year of service, anniversary pay, discounted shift meals, and a 25 percent discount when dining as a guest. Candidates who aspire to thrive in a vibrant and growing restaurant family will find that Red Lobster offers a welcoming workplace, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for career advancement within a supportive team environment.

Job Requirements

Must meet the minimum age requirement and be 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 multitask

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous bartending or relevant customer service experience is a plus
Ability to communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service
Knowledge of drink recipes and bar equipment
Strong interpersonal and multitasking skills
Ability to maintain a clean and organized bar area
Team player mindset and 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 of 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 their 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