Bartender - Full-time
Posted on October 24, 2025
Red Lobster is a well-established and renowned family-owned seafood restaurant chain that has been serving fresh, high-quality seafood for over fifty years. Known for its warm, coastal atmosphere and commitment to providing guests with memorable dining experiences, Red Lobster has grown to encompass over 500 locations, each embodying the passion and vision that started it all. The company prides itself not only on its menu but also on being an integral part of the communities it serves, fostering a friendly and welcoming environment where new guests become familiar faces. Red Lobster’s emphasis on family values, community involvement, and exceptional hospitality sets it apart in the restaurant industry.
As a Bartender at Red Lobster, you will play a vital role in enhancing the guest experience by delivering top-notch beverage service in a friendly and efficient manner. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for customer service and mixology. You will be responsible for welcoming guests with a smile, expertly preparing and serving drinks, and ensuring that every visitor has a pleasant and enjoyable dining experience. The position offers competitive wages with weekly pay, flexible scheduling to accommodate various needs, and options for medical, dental, and vision insurance starting at less than $10 per week. Additional benefits include life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match after one year of service. Red Lobster values its employees and offers anniversary pay for eligible team members, discounted shift meals, and a 25% discount for guests dining at the restaurant.
The Bartender will be integral in maintaining the bar area, including setting up the pour and glassware stations before opening and ensuring beverage supplies and garnishes are stocked throughout the shift. Suggested selling of drinks, appetizers, and desserts helps increase sales while contributing to guest satisfaction. The role requires multitasking abilities, since bartenders will take and enter food and drink orders accurately into the POS system, check on guest needs throughout their visit, provide refills, clear tables, and deliver the final check with a friendly thank-you and invitation to return. Importantly, all bartenders must follow strict food safety standards to ensure the health and well-being of guests.
Red Lobster welcomes team players with attention to detail who can thrive standing for 8-12 hour shifts while safely performing physical tasks including bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting up to 30 pounds. The company embraces inclusivity and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities to perform essential job functions. This is a fantastic role for someone looking to join a respected brand in the foodservice industry that offers significant opportunities for growth and advancement. Red Lobster is proud to be an equal opportunity employer providing a welcoming workspace for everyone, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. Joining Red Lobster means becoming part of a family with big plans and a bright future.
- Must meet the minimum age requirement and be authorized to work in the country you are applying
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop and lift up to 30 pounds safely
- Ability to remain standing for an 8-12 hour shift
- Team player with attention to detail and ability to multi-task