Bartender

Olive Garden is a renowned Italian dining restaurant chain known for its warm hospitality, authentic Italian cuisine, and inviting family-style atmosphere. As part of the Darden Restaurants family, Olive Garden prides itself on creating a welcoming environment where guests can enjoy exceptional meals and memorable experiences. The company is committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety by implementing rigorous sanitation practices to ensure the well-being of both guests and team members. Olive Garden values its team as a family and fosters a supportive culture that helps employees grow professionally and personally.

This position is for a Bartender role at Olive Garden. The pay for this position varies by location and includes tips, making it an attractive opportunity for motivated individuals. The bartender plays a vital role in delivering an authentic Italian dining experience by crafting handcrafted beverages and providing superior guest service with genuine hospitality. This role requires mastering a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage recipes to meet and exceed customer expectations while also ensuring that the work environment remains clean and sanitized. Strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation protocols is essential to provide guests with a safe and enjoyable experience.

As a bartender at Olive Garden, you will be an integral part of a team that values service, teamwork, and integrity. You will engage with guests, assisting them with their beverage choices and contributing to the overall dining experience. Olive Garden offers flexible schedules that help employees balance their other life commitments, such as school, childcare, and family care. Employees benefit from free meals, weekly pay, anniversary pay, and paid sick leave which accrues over time. Additional benefits include paid family and medical leave after one year of service, and medical and dental insurance to support the health and well-being of our team members.

The restaurant also invests in ongoing training to develop critical skills for current and future roles, plus discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and more. Employees can participate in a 401(k) savings plan that includes company matching after one year of service. Olive Garden prides itself on promoting from within, with over 50% of managers having started in hourly positions, offering clear career advancement opportunities.

Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a family that values each member's contribution and prioritizes their health, safety, and development. The company’s deep commitment to an inclusive and supportive team atmosphere makes it more than just a job—it’s a place where you can build a rewarding career and be part of a winning team dedicated to excellence in every guest interaction.