Bartender - Maplewood, MN

Olive Garden is a renowned Italian restaurant chain known for its warm hospitality, handcrafted beverages, and authentic dining experience. As part of the Darden Restaurants family, Olive Garden has built its reputation on quality food, exceptional service, and creating a welcoming environment for both guests and team members. The company emphasizes a family-friendly atmosphere where employees are valued and grown through opportunities and benefits. Olive Garden's commitment to safety, health, and sanitation reflects its dedication to providing a safe, clean, and enjoyable space for everyone. The bartender role at Olive Garden is critical to maintaining the high standards of service and hospitality that guests expect. Bartenders must possess both technical skills in beverage preparation and the ability to provide a friendly, engaging guest experience. This position involves mastering a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink recipes while ensuring the bar area and service stations remain sanitized and welcoming. The successful candidate will contribute to creating an authentic Italian dining experience by delivering handcrafted drinks and offering genuine hospitality. Employment at Olive Garden is hourly, with a starting wage of $11.13 per hour plus tips. The role offers a variety of benefits including flexible schedules, weekly pay, paid sick leave, medical and dental insurance, as well as opportunities for career advancement. The company fosters a culture where many managers are promoted from within, supporting employee growth from hourly roles into leadership positions. Working at Olive Garden means becoming part of a supportive family that values safety, respect, and a positive work environment. The bartender role offers ongoing training to develop critical hospitality skills that can advance your current and future career within the company or the broader restaurant industry. Olive Garden takes pride in being a safe place to work, prioritizing the wellness of its team members along with thorough cleaning and sanitation practices to ensure the comfort and security of both employees and guests. The team-oriented atmosphere focuses on mutual respect and high standards of service that make every dining occasion memorable. If you possess a passion for hospitality, enjoy engaging with guests, and have an eye for detail in maintaining cleanliness and safety, the bartender position at Olive Garden offers a fulfilling and rewarding career opportunity.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous bartending or related experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members
• Knowledge of drink recipes and bartending techniques
• Capacity to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to stand for long periods