Bartender

Compensation Range

$2.13 - $7.25 / Hour (This Position Earns Tips)

Overview

Our Bartenders are dedicated, guest-focused professionals who bring genuine warmth and a true passion for hospitality, delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant. This front-of-house role is ideal for a team player who takes ownership of the bar, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and consistently prepares high-quality specialty cocktails, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Whether celebrating milestones or enjoying everyday moments, our Bartenders create memorable experiences for every guest.

Why Join our Team

Steady Hours, Flexible Life

• High-volume restaurant with great earnings potential
• Flexible scheduling with full-time or part-time opportunities to fit your life
• Faster Pay – access up to 50% of your earned wages the next day (exclusions apply)
• 50% off shift meals and 25% discount when dining with friends and family

Benefits That Have Your Back

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage options
• Medical coverage starting as low as $12 per pay period
• Virtual Care and no cost online mental health services

Grow With Us

• World class training designed to support your personal and professional growth
• Career advancement opportunities – over half of our managers are promoted from within
• No cost GED or Associate Degree programs

Perks, Recognition & Community

• Perks and discounts including cell phone, gym, movie, and theme park savings
• Employee recognition and appreciation awards
• HELP Fund (Hardship and Emergency Lifeline Program) for moments that matter
• Opportunities to give back through community and charity events
• Join an award-winning company, including:
• Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® (since 2014)
• PEOPLE® Companies That Care (since 2021)
• Great Place to Work® Certified

What You’ll Do

• Warmly greet guests, creating a welcoming bar experience
• Engage guests with friendly conversation while remaining focused on attentive, efficient service
• Share menu knowledge by making menu recommendations and answering questions about food allergies and ingredients
• Actively listen during guest interactions to anticipate needs
• Accurately take and enter food and drink orders using a POS system
• Follow recipes to maintain beverage quality and consistency
• Prepare cocktails using professional mixology skills and accurate pours
• Garnish drinks to enhance presentation
• Maintain speed, efficiency, and a strong sense of urgency
• Perform bar setup and breakdown to ensure organization and readiness
• Complete stocking duties to maintain accurate inventory
• Process payments using basic math skills, including cash handling and credit/debit transactions
• Uphold cleanliness and sanitation standards
• Follow instructions, procedures, and alcohol service guidelines
• Work well under pressure with a positive, patient attitude

Your Background

• At least 12 months bartending experience in a full-service restaurant
• Experience with serving cocktails, spirits, beer, and wine
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and stay organized
• Adaptable with strong problem-solving skills
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable, contributing to a positive workplace culture
• Passionate about guest satisfaction, hospitality, and teamwork
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, continuously bend, reach and twist
• Must be at least 21 years old

Who We Are

Named to FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list every year since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a leader in experiential dining. We are culinary-forward and relentlessly focused on hospitality. Delicious, memorable experiences created by passionate people - this defines who we are and where we are going.

We currently own and operate over 370 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands including The Cheesecake Factory®, North Italia®, Flower Child® and a collection of other FRC brands. Internationally, 35 The Cheesecake Factory® restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our bakery division operates two facilities that produce quality cheesecakes and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees and third-party bakery customers.

We are an E-Verify and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Cheesecake Factory offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

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