Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
flexible schedules
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
ongoing training
discounts
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Job Description
Olive Garden is a well-established and iconic restaurant brand renowned for its authentic Italian dining experience and warm hospitality. As part of the Darden Restaurants family, Olive Garden upholds a legacy of delivering exceptional service, quality food, and a welcoming atmosphere to guests across the United States and beyond. The company prioritizes the health and safety of its team members and guests by maintaining rigorous safety and sanitation standards and fostering a supportive work environment where employees are treated like family. Olive Garden is committed to offering its staff flexible schedules, competitive compensation based on location plus tips, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote well-being and career growth.
As a bartender at Olive Garden, your role is vital in crafting an authentic Italian dining experience through handcrafted beverages and genuine hospitality. This position demands excellence in guest service, a strong knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage recipes, and adherence to the restaurant's safety and sanitation guidelines. Bartenders play a key part in ensuring guests feel welcomed and cared for by delivering a safe, friendly atmosphere and maintaining cleanliness at various guest and team touch points. Olive Garden values ongoing training and advancement opportunities, making this a great position for those seeking to build critical skills and potentially advance into management roles. Join Olive Garden and become part of a winning family that supports your success both professionally and personally.
As a bartender at Olive Garden, your role is vital in crafting an authentic Italian dining experience through handcrafted beverages and genuine hospitality. This position demands excellence in guest service, a strong knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage recipes, and adherence to the restaurant's safety and sanitation guidelines. Bartenders play a key part in ensuring guests feel welcomed and cared for by delivering a safe, friendly atmosphere and maintaining cleanliness at various guest and team touch points. Olive Garden values ongoing training and advancement opportunities, making this a great position for those seeking to build critical skills and potentially advance into management roles. Join Olive Garden and become part of a winning family that supports your success both professionally and personally.
Job Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Legal age to serve alcoholic beverages
- Flexibility to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Basic math skills for handling cash and transactions
- Commitment to uphold Olive Garden's health and safety standards
- Physical ability to handle the demands of the bartending role
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous bartending or beverage service experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of cocktail recipes and drink mixing techniques
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and health regulations
- Willingness to learn and participate in ongoing training programs
Job Duties
- Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards
- Provide genuine hospitality and exceptional guest service
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitize bartending area and guest touch points regularly
- Handle guest inquiries and resolve issues with professionalism
- Monitor inventory and restock bar supplies as needed
- Collaborate with team members to create a positive restaurant environment
- Follow all safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure guest and team member wellness
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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