Bartender - Part-time
Posted on October 24, 2025
Olive Garden is a renowned American casual dining restaurant chain known for its authentic Italian cuisine and warm family-friendly atmosphere. As part of the Darden Restaurants family, Olive Garden emphasizes delivering exceptional dining experiences, focusing on quality food, genuine hospitality, and a welcoming environment for guests and employees alike. The company is well-regarded for its commitment to employee growth, competitive benefits, and a workplace culture that supports work-life balance, continuous learning, and career advancement opportunities.
Olive Garden is currently seeking dedicated and personable bartenders to join their team. Working as a bartender at Olive Garden is an opportunity to be part of a winning family that takes pride in crafting high-quality, handcrafted beverages that complement the authentic Italian dining experience. The position offers an hourly wage of $5.62 plus tips, with numerous additional benefits designed to support team members both professionally and personally. These benefits include flexible scheduling to accommodate life commitments such as schooling or childcare, paid sick leave, medical and dental insurance, and access to a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year of service.
As a bartender at Olive Garden, you will play a crucial role in creating memorable guest experiences by mastering classic and contemporary beverage recipes, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, while providing genuine hospitality and exceptional customer service. The role requires strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and adherence to safety and sanitation protocols to ensure the well-being of both guests and staff. Emerald Garden values the health and safety of team members and guests and fosters a culture of maintaining clean, safe restaurants where everyone feels welcome.
The bartender position at Olive Garden is more than just mixing drinks; it’s about fostering a family atmosphere and delivering consistent, friendly service that encourages guests to return. The company invests in ongoing training opportunities to help team members build critical skills for their current roles and prepare for potential future leadership positions. With over half of Olive Garden's managers promoted from hourly roles, there is a clear path for career growth for motivated employees.
Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a supportive team where everyone works together to uphold the brand's high standards. The restaurant also offers various discounts on everyday essentials, such as cellphones, travel, and electronics, enhancing the overall employment experience. If you are passionate about hospitality, enjoy working in a vibrant environment, and want to grow your career in the food and beverage industry, Olive Garden provides the ideal place to start and thrive.
                - High school diploma or equivalent
 - ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays
 - strong customer service orientation
 - ability to stand for extended periods
 - must be of legal age to serve alcohol
 - must comply with health and safety regulations