Bartender - Carmel, IN

Olive Garden is a well-established American casual dining restaurant chain known for its commitment to providing authentic Italian dining experiences paired with warm hospitality. With locations nationwide, Olive Garden has built a reputation as a welcoming place where guests can enjoy handcrafted Italian dishes, including a variety of handcrafted beverages that play an integral role in the dining experience. As a restaurant leader in the casual dining sector, Olive Garden emphasizes quality, safety, and guest satisfaction in all aspects of its operations. The company culture fosters a family-like environment among its team members, where growth and development are equally valued. Olive Garden offers competitive and variable pay depending on location, plus tips, with flexible schedules that accommodate life commitments such as school, childcare, and family care. In the role of bartender at Olive Garden, you become a crucial part of the guest experience by delivering outstanding service and hospitality while preparing and serving a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. This position requires a thorough mastery of beverage recipes to consistently meet and exceed guest expectations. Bartenders are also responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitized service area to ensure the health and safety of both team members and guests. This focus on sanitation reflects Olive Garden's dedication to high standards, including rigorous safety and cleanliness protocols designed to protect everyone in the dining environment. This role offers ongoing training opportunities to enhance key skills for current duties and future career advancement, along with employee benefits such as paid sick leave, medical and dental insurance, family and medical leave, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match after one year. Olive Garden promotes from within, with over 50% of managers having started in hourly positions, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in restaurant management. Additional perks include weekly pay, anniversary pay, discounts on cellphones, travel, and electronics, and a free employee meal. By joining Olive Garden as a bartender, you'll not only play a vital role in crafting a memorable dining experience but also be welcomed into a supportive and friendly work environment that truly feels like family. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a celebrated brand where you can learn, grow, and thrive in a dynamic hospitality setting.

• high school diploma or equivalent
• prior experience as a bartender preferred
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
• knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage preparation
• commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety standards
• ability to stand for extended periods