Bartender - Hourly

Olive Garden is a renowned Italian restaurant chain known for its warm hospitality, authentic Italian cuisine, and inviting atmosphere. As part of the larger Darden Restaurants family, Olive Garden has established itself as a leader in the casual dining industry, delivering memorable dining experiences to millions of guests every year. With a strong commitment to quality service and community, Olive Garden prioritizes the health and safety of both its team members and guests through rigorous safety and sanitation practices, making its restaurants clean, safe, and welcoming environments. Offering flexible schedules and a supportive work culture, Olive Garden promotes a family-oriented atmosphere where employees are valued and career growth is encouraged. The role of a bartender at Olive Garden is critical to upholding the restaurant’s standard of exceptional guest service while creating an authentic Italian dining experience through handcrafted beverages. As a bartender, you will be responsible for mastering a diverse range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage recipes, ensuring that each drink exceeds guest expectations in taste and presentation. Beyond preparing and serving drinks, you will play an active role in maintaining a clean and sanitized bar area that meets the highest sanitary standards, contributing to the overall wellness of the team and safety of guests. This position requires someone who can combine genuine hospitality with technical expertise, fostering a friendly and enthusiastic atmosphere that makes guests feel welcomed and part of the Olive Garden family. This opportunity offers flexible working hours designed to accommodate other life commitments such as schooling, childcare, or family care. Olive Garden also provides a competitive pay structure that varies based on location, supplemented by tips, weekly pay, and additional incentives such as anniversary pay. Employees enjoy several valuable benefits including paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave after one year of service, and comprehensive medical and dental insurance. The company also supports employee growth by providing ongoing training to help build essential skills for current roles and future career advancement. Employees can take advantage of noteworthy discounts on items like cellphones, travel, and electronics. For long-term financial security, Olive Garden offers a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year of employment. Notably, Olive Garden is proud to emphasize career advancement opportunities within its management team, with over half of its managers promoted from hourly positions. This pathway demonstrates the company’s dedication to recognizing and nurturing talent from within. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a dedicated team where every member is considered family, working together to deliver the best possible Italian dining experience while supporting each other’s personal and professional success.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• prior experience in food or beverage service preferred
• ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
• commitment to maintaining health and safety standards
• strong interpersonal skills
• able to stand for extended periods
• legal age to serve alcohol