Bartender - Columbia, SC

Olive Garden is a well-known restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine, renowned for its warm and inviting atmosphere that makes every guest feel like family. With numerous locations across the country, Olive Garden prides itself on high standards of service, food quality, and guest satisfaction. The company emphasizes a family-friendly culture and a commitment to the health and safety of both team members and guests, ensuring that all restaurants maintain top-notch cleanliness and sanitation practices. This dedication to excellence makes Olive Garden a leading choice for casual dining and an employer of choice for those passionate about hospitality. The bartender role at Olive Garden is a crucial part of creating an authentic Italian dining experience. This position involves crafting both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages that meet precise recipe standards to delight guests. Bartenders are expected to deliver genuine hospitality, going beyond simple service to create memorable and personal guest interactions. Along with beverage preparation, bartenders play a vital role in maintaining a clean and safe environment by regularly sanitizing guest and team member areas and adhering to strict safety protocols. As an Olive Garden bartender, you will be a key ambassador for the restaurant’s welcoming atmosphere, ensuring that everyone who visits feels part of the family. Olive Garden offers a variable pay structure depending on location, plus tips, with flexible schedules to help team members maintain a healthy balance between work and other life commitments. This position also comes with an array of employee benefits including paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave, medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match after one year of service, and ongoing training opportunities to support career advancement. Many managers are promoted from within, highlighting the company’s commitment to employee growth and development. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a supportive team and a company that values its people as much as it values guest satisfaction.

• Must be of legal drinking age to serve alcohol
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings and weekends
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Basic food safety knowledge
• Ability to follow company policies and procedures