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Bartender

Applebee's
SAN JOSE, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/29/2026

What does it mean to be part of the neighborhood?

At one of the largest casual dining concepts in the world, we build connections in our community by bringing energy, excitement, and fun to our “Make it Right, Serve it Fast” promise in the restaurant.

We are proud to serve our neighbors with the craveable food and beverages they love. Every day is unique when creating authentic guest experiences that range from Ladies Night Out to Sunday Family Dinner.

Enhance your love for high-energy social interactions and beverage mixology, along with our world class training program to work part-time or start your career. We offer flexibility, opportunity, and a sense of community to those who are committed to making an impact and celebrating excellence.

Mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks following Applebee’s specifications. Serves food and drinks to guests in a courteous and timely manner.

1. Mixes ingredients such as liquor, soda, water and fruit juice to prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
2. Interacts verbally with all bar guests creating a friendly and upbeat atmosphere.
3. Serves food and drinks to all bar guests.
4. Completes assigned opening and closing side work.
5. Slices fruit and vegetable garnishes for drinks.
6. Presents guest checks to bar patrons. Makes correct change and/or completes any necessary charge card transactions.
7. Processes employee and/or manager food orders.
8. Relays food orders to kitchen via the point-of-sale computerized register system.

1. Able to operate blenders, frozen drink machines and other bar equipment.
2. Stands during entire shift.
3. Frequent immersion of hands in water every five minutes.
4. Ability to wipe down tabletops, table legs, pick up debris off floor and wipe down booth seats in all areas of the restaurant.
5. Transports glass racks cases up to 25 pounds (such as a case of beer) up to 15 times per shift.
6. Reading, writing, basic math and verbal communication skills required.

Physical Requirements:
1. Must have ability to remain stationary for long periods of up to four (4) hours in length. Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

Bartender is generally available as full time or part time restaurant job.


We are an Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Employer.
We follow all Ban the Box and Fair Chance Hiring guidelines per federal and local laws.

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