Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

weekly pay
flexible scheduling
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
401(k) retirement savings plan
Anniversary pay
Discounted meals
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Red Lobster is a renowned family-owned seafood restaurant chain with over fifty years of experience serving coastal-inspired meals in more than 500 locations across the country. The establishment prides itself on creating a welcoming dining experience that not only satisfies delicious cravings but also fosters a sense of community. Red Lobster's commitment to quality seafood, outstanding service, and memorable guest moments has made it a trusted name in the hospitality industry. The restaurant continues to thrive on its founding passion by welcoming new friends as familiar faces who share a love for fresh seafood and vibrant coastal atmosphere.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Red Lobster team as a Bartender. This position offers weekly pay with competitive wages and the benefit of flexible scheduling to accommodate a variety of lifestyles. Employees are eligible for a range of benefits including affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans starting at less than $10 per week. Additional voluntary benefits include life insurance and short-term disability coverage. Team members can also take advantage of a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match after one year of service. Loyalty to the company is further rewarded through anniversary pay (subject to eligibility) and a generous 25% discount when dining as a guest, along with discounted shift meals. Red Lobster invests in its staff by providing ongoing training and career advancement opportunities to support professional growth.

As a Bartender at Red Lobster, you will play a crucial role in creating an exceptional dining experience for guests. Your responsibilities will include welcoming patrons with a friendly demeanor, preparing and maintaining the bar area with proper glassware and beverage stock, and suggesting popular drinks and menu options to enhance guest satisfaction. A key aspect of the role involves mixing beverages to exact specifications, ensuring quality and consistency with every order. You will also accurately take drink and food orders via the point of sale system and provide attentive service by checking in with guests regularly, refilling drinks as needed, and clearing tables promptly. Completing a shift includes delivering and settling guest checks efficiently and courteously inviting guests to return. Food safety and hygiene standards are strictly followed to maintain a safe and clean environment.

The physical demands of this position require the ability to stand for extended periods during shifts ranging from 8 to 12 hours, bend, reach, stoop, and safely lift up to 30 pounds. Red Lobster values teamwork, attention to detail, and multitasking skills in all bartenders to ensure seamless operation behind the bar and a welcoming atmosphere at all times.

Joining Red Lobster means becoming part of a company with BIG plans for growth and a commitment to a welcoming, inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, Red Lobster celebrates diversity and provides employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. Now is the ideal time to embark on a rewarding career as a bartender within the vibrant Red Lobster family.

Job Requirements

  • Must meet the minimum age requirement and 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 multi-task

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous bartending or customer service experience preferred
  • Knowledge of drink recipes and bar equipment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail
  • Basic math skills for handling transactions

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 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 the 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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