Bartender

Olive Garden is a renowned Italian restaurant chain known for its warm hospitality and authentic Italian dining experience. With a dedication to quality food, outstanding service, and creating a welcoming environment, Olive Garden has become a favorite destination for diners seeking a family-friendly atmosphere and delicious Italian cuisine. The restaurant emphasizes a friendly, inclusive culture where team members are valued as part of a family and are given opportunities to grow and advance their careers. Olive Garden is hiring for the position of Bartender, a crucial role that contributes significantly to the guest experience by crafting handcrafted beverages that complement the authentic Italian dining. This role requires a genuine passion for hospitality and the ability to deliver exceptional guest service. Bartenders at Olive Garden are responsible for mastering a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage recipes to meet and exceed guest expectations. Beyond drink preparation, bartenders also maintain cleanliness and sanitation at the bar area, ensuring safety and comfort for guests and team members alike. This is a position with variable pay depending on location, plus tips, and offers numerous attractive benefits that enhance work-life balance and career development. Olive Garden provides flexible schedules to accommodate personal commitments such as school, childcare, or family care. Employees enjoy free meals, weekly pay, anniversary pay, and paid sick leave that begins accruing immediately. After a year of service, paid family and medical leave become available, along with medical and dental insurance options. Continued learning is strongly encouraged with ongoing training to build critical skills for current and future roles. Additional benefits include discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and more, as well as a 401(k) savings plan with company match available after one year of service. Olive Garden also prides itself on promoting from within, with over 50% of managers having started in hourly positions, highlighting the opportunities for management career advancement. The company prioritizes the health and safety of its team and guests through rigorous safety and sanitation protocols and a commitment to team wellness. Working as a bartender at Olive Garden means joining a team with high standards, a dedication to safety and sanitation, and a commitment to creating an environment where guests feel like family. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about hospitality, enjoy social interaction, and want to be part of a supportive team atmosphere. Olive Garden’s culture fosters growth, recognition, and the chance to contribute to an exceptional guest experience in an established and respected restaurant brand.