Bartender

Red Lobster, Inc.; Town of New Hartford (NY); On-site; USD 14,740 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, and vision options

401(k) plan with company match

Anniversary pay

Discounted meals

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Red Lobster, Inc. is seeking a Bartender in New Hartford, NY, to warmly welcome guests, prepare beverages, and provide excellent service. The role includes setting up the bar, taking orders accurately, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Candidates must be at least the minimum age requirement and be physically capable of standing for long shifts. A commitment to team collaboration and attention to detail is essential. Competitive wages start at $10.70 per hour, with opportunities for advancement and various benefits.

Qualifications

• 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 – 12 hour shift.
• Team player with attention to detail and ability to multi‑task.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming guests and greeting every guest with a smile when they are seated.
• Setting up the bar, including pour and glassware stations prior to opening.
• Suggestively selling drinks, appetizers, and desserts.
• Making all drinks to standard, using the recipe, glassware, and garnish.
• Accurately taking food and drink orders and entering orders into the POS properly.
• Checking back with guests throughout the experience to provide refills as needed.
• Delivering and settling the check in a timely manner.
• Following all food safety standards.

Job description

Overview

Why You Want to Work Here

• We offer weekly pay and competitive wages
• Flexible scheduling
• Options for medical, dental and vision starting at less than $10/week
• Life insurance, short-term disability and voluntary benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match after 1 year of service
• Anniversary pay (must meet eligibility requirements)
• Discounted shift meals and a 25% discount when dining as a guest
• Opportunities – we train and provide career opportunities so you can advance and grow

Who We Are

It all began with a single family‑owned restaurant and the vision to give people something special: a connection to seafood and the coast. Over fifty years later, every seat in our over 500 restaurant family is an extension of that founding passion. We proudly set the table for our guests' favorite meals and moments because we are more than just a place to eat and work. We are part of the communities we serve, and this is where new friends become familiar faces.

Your responsibilities as a Bartender

• Welcoming guests and greeting every guest with a smile when they are seated
• Setting up the bar, including pour and glassware stations prior to opening, and limited restocking beverages, mixes, garnishes as needed
• Suggestively selling drinks, appetizers, and desserts
• Making all drinks to standard, using the recipe, glassware, and garnish
• Accurately taking food and drink orders and entering orders into the POS properly
• Checking back with guests throughout the experience to provide refills as needed and clearing any items from the table
• Delivering and settling the check in a timely manner, thanking guests and inviting them to return
• Following all food safety standards

What it Takes to Succeed (Physical Job Requirements)

• 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 – 12 hour shift
• Team player with attention to detail and ability to multi‑task

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who provides a welcoming workplace for everyone. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status.

Pay Range

USD $10.70 - USD $25.00 /Hr.