Bartender-Vancouver,WA Needed-Vancouver,WA,USA Area | Hiring

Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain specializing in authentic Italian cuisine, widely recognized for its warm hospitality and family-friendly environment. As a leader in the restaurant industry, Olive Garden aims to provide an exceptional dining experience through high standards of service, quality meals, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes every guest feel like part of the family. The company is committed to the health and safety of its employees and customers by adhering to rigorous safety and sanitation practices, ensuring wellness, and maintaining clean and inviting restaurant spaces. Olive Garden continually invests in its team members through ongoing training, career advancement opportunities, and comprehensive benefits, positioning itself as a top employer in the hospitality sector. The role of a bartender at Olive Garden is pivotal in enhancing the guest experience through expertly crafted beverages and attentive, genuine hospitality. Bartenders are responsible for preparing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink recipes that meet the established quality and consistency standards expected by guests. This position demands not only mixology skills but also the ability to deliver exceptional guest service by engaging warmly with customers, anticipating their needs, and creating a friendly environment. Bartenders also play a critical role in upholding the restaurant's commitment to safety by ensuring that all guest and team member areas related to beverage service are thoroughly sanitized and disinfected. This contributes to a safe and comfortable dining ambiance. The employment type for this position is hourly, with a competitive wage of 16.66 dollars per hour plus tips, reflecting the company’s dedication to fairly compensate its staff. Olive Garden offers flexible scheduling to accommodate employees' personal and family commitments, which supports a healthy work-life balance. Alongside a weekly pay schedule, employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave, medical and dental insurance options, and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year of service. The company also provides perks like free employee meals, ongoing training programs, anniversary pay, and substantial discounts on cellphones, travel, and electronics. This role is not only a job but a pathway to growth within the organization, as more than half the managerial staff have been promoted from hourly roles, affirming Olive Garden’s commitment to career advancement. Working at Olive Garden means joining a supportive family where team members are valued and given every opportunity to succeed and grow. The bartender position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about hospitality, look forward to interacting with guests from diverse backgrounds, and who want to be part of a team that prioritizes safety, quality, and fun in their daily operations. Being part of Olive Garden’s team means embracing a culture that is inclusive, respectful, and focused on continuous improvement, ensuring that every dining experience is a memorable one for both guests and employees.

• Must be of legal drinking age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Experience in bartending or hospitality preferred but not required