Bartender - $16.5 per HOUR

Olive Garden is a well-established and beloved Italian restaurant chain known for delivering a warm and authentic dining experience. With locations across the United States, Olive Garden prides itself on its commitment to providing high-quality food, exceptional hospitality, and a welcoming environment that truly feels like family. The company places a strong emphasis on teamwork, safety, and growth opportunities for its employees, making it a rewarding place to build a career in the restaurant industry. Olive Garden operates in the casual dining sector, specializing in classic Italian cuisine including pasta, salads, soups, and handcrafted beverages that enhance the guest experience. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join the Olive Garden family as a bartender. As a bartender, you will play a key role in creating an inviting atmosphere by expertly preparing a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The position is paid at $16.50 per hour plus tips, reflecting the importance of quality service and hospitality in enhancing every guest's visit. This is a flexible position that supports balancing life commitments such as school, childcare, or family care by offering adaptable scheduling. The bartender at Olive Garden is responsible not only for preparing drinks but also for ensuring the health and safety of guests and team members by maintaining rigorous sanitation and cleanliness standards. This focus on safety and wellness has been elevated as a top priority by the company. The bartender's role also includes delivering genuine hospitality that makes guests feel at home, embodying Olive Garden's core values of family and community. This role is ideal for individuals who seek a dynamic workplace where they can develop hospitality skills and grow professionally within a supportive and established company. In addition to a competitive wage and tips, Olive Garden offers numerous benefits for its team members, including free employee meals, weekly pay, anniversary pay, paid sick leave, and paid family and medical leave. The company also provides medical and dental insurance options, ongoing training opportunities, employee discounts on various products and services, 401(k) savings plans with company match after one year of service, and management career advancement opportunities with over 50% of managers promoted from hourly roles. This commitment to employee growth and support makes Olive Garden not just a workplace but a community where one can build a meaningful career. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a family that values respect, quality, and care. The company’s mission to deliver an authentic Italian dining experience and exceptional service extends to how it treats its employees, making this bartender position a fulfilling opportunity for those passionate about hospitality and teamwork. Whether you are looking to start your career in the restaurant industry or seeking advancement in hospitality, Olive Garden offers a professional and nurturing environment to achieve your goals.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in bartending or hospitality is desirable
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members
• Capability to maintain cleanliness and adhere to sanitation standards
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure