Role overview

Overview:
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.

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.

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What you will do in this role:

Guide Guests with their beverage selection and recommend offerings

Prepare all beverages to brand standards

Maintain bar cleanliness and brand appearance

Adhere to all liquor laws and regulations

Adhere to Health and Safety policies and procedures outlined in the Health and Safety program

Manage aggregator and take out sales

Be a “know it all” about our regular promotional food and beverage menus.

Provide a welcoming smile and genuine hospitality

Get to know our Guests and enhance their personal experience, while flawlessly executing our steps of service to brand standards

Process Guests orders and payments in a timely manner

Provide responsible alcohol service to all Guests

Abide by Food Safety regulations, food handling procedures and best practices

What we are looking for:

Provincial Responsible Alcohol Service certification

Bonus points for previous experience as a bartender in a high volume casual dining restaurant

Excellent communication, social and organizational skills

Team oriented with the ability to build and foster positive relationships

Reliable and punctual

Energetic, self-confident and positive attitude

Ability to work a flexible schedule

What’s in it for you:

20% employee discount dining card valid at participating Recipe brands

Pay range: $17.60 - 18.60

Flexible scheduling

An energetic and dynamic team

Competitive wages

Fun working environment

Growth and development opportunities within the restaurant

Career advancement opportunities with a company that owns some of Canada’s most iconic restaurant brands

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