Bartender - Albuquerque, NM

Olive Garden is a renowned Italian-themed restaurant chain celebrated for its warm hospitality and commitment to providing an exceptional dining experience. Known for featuring handcrafted beverages and authentic Italian cuisine, Olive Garden continuously invests in its team members by offering opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive environment. As a dining establishment that values its employees as family, Olive Garden ensures flexible schedules, ongoing training, and a safe workplace to foster long-term careers within the company. The bartender position at Olive Garden plays a pivotal role in crafting beverages – both alcoholic and non-alcoholic – that complement the authentic Italian dining experience. This role demands genuine hospitality, high attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and sanitation. Bartenders are responsible for mastering a range of beverage recipes to meet and exceed guest expectations while contributing to a fun, safe, and friendly atmosphere where both guests and employees feel like family. Emphasizing health and safety, Olive Garden implements rigorous cleanliness protocols, frequent sanitization, and team member wellness initiatives to ensure a secure experience for everyone. This position offers variable pay depending on the location, combined with tips, making it a competitive opportunity for those passionate about bartending and guest service. The company also highlights its flexible schedules which accommodate life commitments such as school, childcare, and family care, making it an ideal job for individuals seeking work-life balance. Olive Garden provides a wide variety of employee benefits including paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave after one year, free employee meals, medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, and management career advancement opportunities. More than half of Olive Garden's managers are promoted from hourly positions, signifying strong growth prospects. Working as a bartender at Olive Garden means more than just serving drinks; it means being part of a winning family that holds each other to high standards, supports career growth, and prioritizes guest satisfaction and team safety. The environment encourages ongoing skills development to help team members succeed in their current role and any future roles they aspire to within the company. From regular compensation and benefits to unique perks like discounts on travel and electronics, Olive Garden invests in its team members’ well-being and success. Joining Olive Garden as a bartender means joining a community where everyone works together to deliver an authentic Italian dining experience that leaves guests feeling welcomed and valued. #MyOliveGardenFam

• Minimum age 18 or older
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests and team members
• Availability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to follow health and safety guidelines
• Must be able to handle alcohol responsibly
• Previous experience in a hospitality environment is a plus