Bartender

Darden Concepts; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee Meal

Weekly pay

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Medical/dental insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Discounts on travel and electronics

Ongoing training

Job summary

Olive Garden in Slidell is seeking a friendly bartender to craft handcrafted beverages and provide welcoming, attentive service to guests. You will master alcoholic and non-alcoholic recipes, handle order accuracy, and support a safe, sanitary bar area.

The role emphasizes genuine hospitality, teamwork, and keeping guests returning. We offer flexible schedules, weekly pay, employee meals, and benefits, with pathways for career advancement within Darden Concepts.

Qualifications

• Experience in bartending or customer-facing roles preferred.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Mix and serve beverages per recipes, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
• Deliver genuine hospitality and exceptional guest service.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of bar area.

Skills

Guest service

Hospitality

Bartending basics

Cash handling

Tools

POS system

Cash handling

Job description

For this position, pay will be variable by location - plus tips.

Our Winning Family Starts With You! Check out these great benefits!

• Flexible schedules to help you balance other life commitments (school, childcare, family care, etc.)
• Free Employee Meal!
• Weekly pay
• Anniversary pay
• Paid Sick Leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked, begin accruing upon hire)
• Paid Family and Medical Leave (up to 2 weeks after 1 year of service)
• Medical/dental insurance
• Ongoing training to build critical skills for current and future roles
• Discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics & much more!
• 401(k) savings plan (Company match after 1 year of service)
• Management career advancement opportunities (50%+ of our managers are promoted from hourly positions!)

And much more! Because at Olive Garden, We’re All Family Here!

One key to our success is the high standards we set for ourselves and each other. That includes placing the health and safety of our team members and guests as a top priority. We are committed to the highest safety and sanitation practices, including ensuring team member wellness and maintaining clean restaurants.

Handcrafted beverages are an essential part of an authentic Italian dining experience. As a bartender, you must demonstrate genuine hospitality and deliver exceptional guest service. As an Olive Garden bartender, you must master alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage recipes to meet and exceed guest expectations.

In addition, as a bartender, you will ensure various guest and team member touch points are regularly sanitized and disinfected so that our guests enjoy a safe and friendly experience that makes them feel like they are part of our family.

We'd love to welcome you home as the newest member of the Family!

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