Bartender - $5.62 per HOUR

Olive Garden is a renowned Italian dining restaurant that has built its reputation on delivering a memorable and authentic Italian dining experience to guests across the nation. Known for its warm hospitality, flavorful dishes, and a family-oriented atmosphere, Olive Garden stands as a welcoming place where team members and guests alike are treated like family. With a rich history of culinary tradition and an unwavering commitment to quality, the Olive Garden brand prides itself on providing exceptional service, fresh ingredients, and a clean, safe environment for all who walk through its doors. This particular role is for a Bartender position at Olive Garden, offering an hourly wage starting at $5.62 plus tips. This role is essential in enhancing the guest dining experience by crafting handcrafted beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, to perfectly complement the authentic Italian meals served. The bartender helps maintain the utmost standards of health, safety, and sanitation, contributing to the overall atmosphere that makes Olive Garden more than just a restaurant but a true family experience. Working at Olive Garden means joining a winning family, where the company invests in flexible schedules to help employees balance personal priorities such as school, childcare, or family care. Employees enjoy various benefits including free meals, weekly pay, anniversary bonuses, paid sick leave that accrues with hours worked, and paid family and medical leave after one year. Olive Garden also supports ongoing training to help employees develop critical skills for current roles and future career progression. The company offers additional perks such as discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, and multiple management career advancement opportunities, emphasizing that over 50% of their managers are promoted from hourly positions. The bartender's role at Olive Garden is a dynamic blend of artistry, hospitality, and attention to detail. Bartenders must master a variety of beverage recipes, demonstrate genuine hospitality, and maintain cleanliness and sanitation at their station. By doing so, they contribute to a safe and welcoming environment ensuring guests feel like part of the Olive Garden family. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional guest service, can thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working as part of a team committed to high standards and continuous improvement, this position could be your perfect fit. Olive Garden welcomes applicants ready to embrace their mission of making everyone feel at home while growing professionally within a supportive and rewarding company culture.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in bartending or customer service preferred
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights and weekends
• Must be of legal drinking age
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to follow safety and sanitation guidelines