Bartender - Rockford, IL

Red Lobster is a renowned family-owned seafood restaurant chain that has been delighting guests for over fifty years with its passion for seafood and coastal cuisine. Founded with the vision to create a special connection to seafood and the coast, Red Lobster has grown into a beloved establishment with over 500 locations, serving as more than just a place to eat or work. It embodies community spirit where new friends quickly become familiar faces. The company prides itself on providing a welcoming atmosphere and exceptional dining experiences, making it a preferred destination for guests and a great place for employees to grow their careers. As a Bartender at Red Lobster, you will play a vital role in enhancing the guest experience by providing courteous service, preparing quality drinks, and maintaining a friendly environment. This role is essential to the restaurant's operations, offering an opportunity to engage with guests and contribute to their memorable visits. The position offers competitive wages ranging from USD 15.00 to USD 25.00 per hour and includes benefits such as weekly pay, flexible scheduling, medical, dental, and vision insurance options starting at less than $10 per week, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match after one year of service. Additional perks include anniversary pay, discounted shift meals, a 25% discount when dining as a guest, and career advancement opportunities through training and internal growth. The Bartender is responsible for setting up the bar, greeting guests warmly, making drinks to standard using recipes, suggesting menu items, accurately taking and entering orders, checking on guests for refills, and following all food safety standards. This role requires the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and teamwork. Physical demands include the ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift up to 30 pounds safely, and remain standing for 8 to 12-hour shifts. The job requires meeting the minimum age requirement and authorization to work in the country of application. Red Lobster is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an inclusive workplace free from discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing and vibrant team with big plans for the future, making now an ideal time to join the Red Lobster family.

• 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 to 12 hour shift
• team player with attention to detail and ability to multi-task