Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $10.00 - $18.75
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
Employee assistance program
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Applebee's is a well-established and widely recognized restaurant chain specializing in casual dining with a focus on delivering high-quality food and beverages in a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. Known for its commitment to customer satisfaction and community involvement, Applebee's fosters an inclusive environment that values teamwork, diversity, and the personal growth of its associates. With thousands of locations across the United States and beyond, Applebee's provides a dynamic work environment where employees can develop their skills, build rewarding careers, and enjoy a well-balanced work-life experience. The company is dedicated to creating a culture where every team member feels valued, supported, and inspired to excel.

Now hiring bartenders to join the Applebee's team, this role is perfect for individuals seeking an exciting and socially engaging career path that offers both opportunities for personal growth and professional success. Bartenders at Applebee's are responsible for mixing and serving a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while ensuring excellent customer service and maintaining a lively and welcoming bar environment. The position involves working closely with guests and team members to provide an enjoyable dining and social experience.

As a bartender, you will play a crucial role in fostering a friendly and upbeat atmosphere by interacting with patrons through verbal communication and attentive service. The role requires proficient use of bar equipment such as blenders and frozen drink machines, along with following precise recipes to prepare drinks to Applebee's specifications. In addition to drink preparation, bartenders are expected to handle food orders, manage transactions, and maintain cleanliness and organization behind the bar.

Working as a bartender at Applebee's means being part of a team that values inclusivity and supports personal and professional growth. You will be expected to manage opening and closing side work duties, perform tasks such as slicing fruit and vegetable garnishes for drinks, and operate the point-of-sale system to relay orders efficiently to the kitchen. The job also demands physical stamina, including standing for entire shifts and handling tasks that require lifting and cleaning.

Applebee's bartenders benefit from a collaborative culture focused on employee enrichment and celebration, aiming to help each associate reach their full potential. This role offers not only the excitement of a fast-paced, social work environment but also a balance between career and personal life, complemented by a range of benefits that support your health, future, family, and happiness. If you are motivated by growth opportunities in a fun and dynamic workplace, Applebee's provides the ideal platform to build a rewarding career in hospitality.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous bartending or related experience preferred
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be at least 21 years old to serve alcoholic beverages
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to stand for long periods
  • Willingness to perform cleaning and maintenance tasks
  • Availability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • Able to operate blenders, frozen drink machines and other bar equipment
  • Proficient in reading, writing, basic math and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in customer service preferred but not required
  • Ability to stand for entire shifts
  • Able to handle frequent hand immersion in water
  • Capable of lifting up to 25 pounds frequently during shift

Job Duties

  • Mixes ingredients such as liquor, soda, water and fruit juice to prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Interacts verbally with all bar guests creating a friendly and upbeat atmosphere
  • Serves food and drinks to all bar guests
  • Completes assigned opening and closing side work
  • Slices fruit and vegetable garnishes for drinks
  • Presents guest checks to bar patrons and processes payments
  • Processes employee and manager food orders via point-of-sale system
  • Relays food orders to kitchen through computerized register system

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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