Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Fixed Shifts
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Benefits

weekly pay
Competitive wages
flexible scheduling
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
voluntary benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Anniversary pay
discounted shift meals
Guest dining discount
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Red Lobster is a renowned family-owned seafood restaurant chain that has been delighting guests for over fifty years. From its humble beginnings as a single family-owned restaurant, Red Lobster has grown to encompass over 500 locations, all sharing the original vision of offering guests a special connection to seafood and the coast. The company prides itself on being more than just a place to eat; it is a community-focused establishment where new friends become familiar faces. Red Lobster's commitment to providing exceptional dining experiences and fostering a welcoming atmosphere has made it a beloved name in the restaurant industry. This dedication to quality and community underpins everything the company does, and every restaurant serves as an extension of that founding passion.

As a Bartender at Red Lobster, you will play a vital role in creating memorable experiences for guests by providing outstanding customer service and expertly serving beverages. This position offers weekly pay with competitive wages, flexible scheduling to accommodate your lifestyle, and options for medical, dental, and vision insurance starting at less than $10 per week. Additionally, employees benefit from life insurance, short-term disability coverage, voluntary benefits, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match after one year of service. Red Lobster also offers anniversary pay for eligible employees, discounted shift meals, and a 25% discount when dining as a guest. The company supports career development through training and advancement opportunities, enabling you to grow and advance within the organization.

In your role, you will be responsible for welcoming guests with a warm smile, setting up the bar correctly before opening, suggestively selling drinks and menu items, and preparing beverages to the restaurant’s high standards. You will accurately take and enter orders, check back with guests to ensure satisfaction, and promptly deliver and settle checks. Safety is a priority, and you will be expected to adhere to all food safety standards while maintaining a clean and efficient workspace. The physical demands of the job include standing for extended periods, lifting up to 30 pounds safely, and working collaboratively as part of a team with strong attention to detail and multitasking skills.

Joining Red Lobster means becoming part of a proud, equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. With exciting plans for growth and improvement, there is no better time to become part of the Red Lobster family and contribute to its lasting legacy of excellent service and community connection.

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
  • Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of drink recipes and beverage preparation
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Team player with attention to detail and multitasking skills

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

No experience required


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