Compensation Range

$2.13 - $12.77 / 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 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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