Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

weekly pay
Competitive salaries
flexible schedules
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
voluntary benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Anniversary pay
discounted shift meals
25% guest dining discount
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Red Lobster is a well-established and beloved seafood restaurant chain with over fifty years of experience in delivering quality dining experiences. Originally a family-owned business, Red Lobster has grown into a network of more than 500 restaurants, each dedicated to providing guests with a warm and inviting atmosphere that celebrates seafood and coastal cuisine. Red Lobster prides itself on being more than just a place to eat; it is a place where customers can create memorable moments with family and friends, and where employees are welcomed into a community and treated like family members.

As a bartender at Red Lobster, you will play a key role in enhancing the guest experience by providing exceptional service, expertly preparing beverages, and maintaining a friendly and clean bar environment. This role demands an individual with strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The position offers weekly pay and competitive wages, flexible scheduling, and a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance options starting at less than $10 per week. Employees also receive life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions after one year of service. Additional perks include anniversary pay, discounted meals during shifts, and a 25% discount when dining as a guest.

In this role, you will greet customers warmly as they arrive and ensure they have an excellent dining experience from start to finish. Responsibilities include preparing the bar and stocking supplies before opening, suggesting sales of drinks and menu items, mixing and serving beverages according to standardized recipes, accurately processing orders, and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the service. You will also be expected to uphold food safety standards and contribute to a positive team environment where collaboration and multitasking are essential. Physical demands include the ability to stand for long periods, safely lift up to 30 pounds, and perform various movements like bending and reaching. At Red Lobster, there is significant opportunity for career advancement as the company invests in training and development for its employees.

Job Requirements

  • Must meet minimum age requirement and be authorized to work in the United States
  • Ability to safely bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds
  • Capacity to stand for an 8 to 12 hour shift
  • Ability to work well in a team with attention to detail and multitasking skills

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience in bartending or related customer service role preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Basic knowledge of food safety standards
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in order taking

Job Duties

  • Welcome customers and greet them with a smile when seated
  • Prepare the bar including pouring stations and glassware before opening and limited restocking of drinks, mixes, and garnishes as needed
  • Suggest sales of beverages, appetizers, and desserts
  • Prepare all drinks according to standard using the recipe, glassware, and garnish
  • Take accurate food and drink orders and enter them correctly in the POS system
  • Ensure customers are well attended, offer drink refills and remove unused items
  • Deliver and settle the bill in a timely manner, thank customers and invite them to return
  • Follow all food safety regulations

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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