Bartender

Red Lobster is a renowned seafood restaurant chain with over 500 locations, known for its commitment to providing a memorable dining experience focused on seafood and coastal charm. Originating from a family-owned restaurant with a vision to connect people to the taste of the sea, Red Lobster has evolved over more than fifty years into a beloved brand deeply rooted in the communities it serves. The company prides itself on creating a welcoming environment where new friends soon become familiar faces. More than just a place to eat and work, Red Lobster is a community hub where guests come to enjoy favorite meals and special moments.\n\nThe role available is for a Bartender, a valuable position within the team that directly interacts with guests to enhance their experience through excellent service and quality beverage preparation. This role offers weekly pay with competitive salaries, flexible scheduling, and an array of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance starting at less than $10 per week, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions after one year of service, anniversary pay for eligible employees, discounted meal options during shifts, and a 25% discount when dining as a guest. Additionally, Red Lobster invests in its employees by offering training and career advancement opportunities to help team members grow and succeed.\n\nAs a Bartender, you will be responsible for welcoming customers with a friendly smile, preparing the bar by setting up pouring stations and glassware before opening, and maintaining limited restocking of beverages, mixers, and garnishes as needed. You will suggest drinks, appetizers, and desserts to guests, prepare all beverages according to standard recipes with proper glassware and garnishes, accurately take food and drink orders and input them into the POS system, ensure guests are well attended through timely refills and clearing unused items, process payments promptly, thank guests, and invite them to return. Adhering to all food safety regulations is also a critical part of this role.\n\nSuccessful candidates must meet several physical demands, including the ability to bend, reach, stoop, and safely lift up to 30 pounds, stand for periods of 8 to 12 hours during shifts, and collaborate effectively in a team environment while managing multiple tasks with attention to detail. The company is committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions through reasonable adjustments. Joining Red Lobster means becoming part of a forward-moving team with big plans for the future, making it an excellent time to become a member of this family-oriented and inclusive workplace. Red Lobster is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a welcoming and diverse environment for all employees and applicants, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status.