Bartender

Olive Garden is a well-established and beloved American restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine. Known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and delicious dishes made from scratch, Olive Garden offers a family-friendly dining experience that has attracted millions of guests over the years. With numerous locations throughout the United States, Olive Garden prides itself on creating a hospitable environment where guests feel like part of an extended family. The restaurant emphasizes high standards of health and safety, ensuring clean facilities and wellness practices for both team members and visitors. This commitment to quality and care is a core part of the Olive Garden identity. Joining Olive Garden as a bartender means becoming a vital part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences through handcrafted beverages and genuine hospitality. Bartenders at Olive Garden are expected to master an extensive range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage recipes that complement the authentic Italian menu offerings. The role is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring not only technical bartending skills but also an ability to engage with guests warmly and effectively. This position offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate various life commitments such as schooling, childcare, or family care, making it an ideal role for individuals seeking work-life balance. Olive Garden values career growth and offers management advancement opportunities, with more than half of its managers promoted from hourly positions. The pay for this position varies by location and includes tips, reflecting a performance-based component that rewards excellent guest service. Employee benefits are comprehensive, including weekly pay, anniversary pay, paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave, and medical and dental insurance plans. Additional perks such as free employee meals, ongoing training programs, discounts on various products and services, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match after one year of service contribute to making Olive Garden a preferred employer among restaurant professionals. The bartending role also involves maintaining safety and sanitation standards as a top priority. Bartenders must routinely sanitize and disinfect guest and team member touchpoints to ensure a safe dining environment. This operational responsibility is critical in delivering the trusted and friendly experience Olive Garden guests expect. Overall, the bartender position is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about hospitality, enjoy working in a vibrant setting, and want to be part of a supportive, family-oriented team.

• high school diploma or equivalent
• ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
• capability to stand and move for long periods
• strong attention to detail and cleanliness
• excellent communication abilities
• must be at least 18 years old
• legal eligibility to work in the united states