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Bartender - Now Hiring

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

We offer weekly pay and competitive wages
flexible scheduling
Options for medical, dental and vision starting at less than $10/week
life insurance, short-term disability and voluntary benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match after 1 year of service
anniversary pay (must meet eligibility requirements)
discounted shift meals and a 25% discount when dining as a guest
Opportunities - we train and provide career opportunities so you can advance and grow

Job Description

Red Lobster is a well-established chain of seafood restaurants known for its dedication to providing guests with a unique and memorable dining experience centered around fresh seafood and coastal flavors. Founded over fifty years ago as a single family-owned restaurant, Red Lobster has grown into a family of over 500 restaurants, each carrying forward the passion and vision of its founders. The restaurant is more than just a place to eat; it is a vibrant part of the communities it serves, where guests are welcomed like family and memorable moments are created daily. Red Lobster prides itself on fostering a welcoming atmosphere for both guests and employees, offering an environment that values diversity, inclusivity, and personal growth.

The role of a Bartender at Red Lobster is integral to delivering an exceptional dining experience. This is a full-time or part-time position offering competitive wages with weekly pay and flexible scheduling options. Bartenders at Red Lobster enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement and professional development through training programs. The compensation package also includes affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance options starting at less than $10 per week, life insurance, short-term disability, and other voluntary benefits. Employees also benefit from a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match after one year of service, anniversary pay subject to eligibility, discounted shift meals, and a 25% discount when dining as a guest.

As a Bartender, you will be responsible for creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere by greeting guests with a smile and providing exceptional service. Your duties will include setting up and stocking the bar with necessary beverages, glassware, and garnishes, suggestively selling drinks, appetizers, and desserts to enhance guest satisfaction, and preparing drinks according to company recipes and quality standards. Accuracy in taking and entering orders into the point of sale (POS) system is critical, as is checking in with guests throughout their visit to ensure their needs are met. In addition to delivering orders and settling checks efficiently, you will maintain strict adherence to food safety regulations to uphold the restaurant's high standards.

Physical requirements for this role include the ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift up to 30 pounds safely, and remain standing for shifts that may last between 8 to 12 hours. Being a successful Bartender at Red Lobster also requires attention to detail, strong multitasking skills, and the ability to work well as part of a team. The restaurant encourages accommodations for employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Red Lobster is actively expanding and strengthening its team, committed to maintaining a positive work culture where employees can thrive and build long-term careers. The company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, offering a welcoming workplace to all, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. Joining Red Lobster means becoming part of a family that values commitment, integrity, and the joy of sharing great food and hospitality with guests and coworkers alike. If you are passionate about delivering outstanding service and want to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, Red Lobster is the place for you.

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

  • What it Takes to Succeed (Physical 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 - 12 hour shift
  • Team player with attention to detail and ability to multi-task
  • The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform this job
  • What it Takes to Succeed (Physical 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 - 12 hour shift
  • Team player with attention to detail and ability to multi-task
  • The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform this job

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
  • 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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