Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Work Schedule

Day 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

Job Description

Red Lobster is a renowned family-owned seafood restaurant chain with over 500 locations, dedicated to providing a unique connection to seafood and coastal dining experiences. Founded over fifty years ago with a passion for delivering memorable meals, Red Lobster has grown into a beloved dining destination known for its warm atmosphere, quality food, and commitment to community. The company values its employees as an extension of its family and strives to create an environment where new friendships flourish and guests feel like familiar faces. With deep roots in the communities it serves, Red Lobster is more than just a restaurant; it is a place where shared moments and exceptional service come together to create lasting memories. Employees enjoy weekly pay, competitive wages, and flexible scheduling, along with options for medical, dental, and vision insurance at affordable rates starting at less than $10 per week. The benefits package also includes life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching after one year of service. Anniversary pay programs reward employee loyalty, and discounted meals make dining a pleasure both on and off the clock. Moreover, the company invests in its workforce by offering training and career advancement opportunities to help individuals grow professionally within the Red Lobster family.

As a Bartender at Red Lobster, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the guest experience by welcoming and engaging with customers, taking drink and food orders, and preparing beverages to the highest standards. You will be responsible for setting up the bar area, restocking supplies, and ensuring that every drink served meets the restaurant’s quality expectations. This position requires a friendly and attentive demeanor, as bartenders also suggestively sell drinks, appetizers, and desserts to increase guest satisfaction and company revenue. Beyond drink preparation, bartenders at Red Lobster actively check back with guests, provide timely refills, clear tables, and manage the payment process efficiently, all while adhering strictly to food safety standards. This role demands physical stamina, with the ability to stand for extended shifts, bend, reach, and lift items safely, as well as the capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Working as part of a team, the bartender contributes to a positive and welcoming atmosphere that keeps guests returning. Red Lobster is proud to foster an inclusive workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. There is no better time to join the Red Lobster family and be part of an exciting future filled with growth and success.

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

  • Prior bartending or customer service experience preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Basic knowledge of drink recipes and mixology
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Positive attitude and friendly demeanor
  • Ability to stand for extended periods

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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