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We are Out West Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse. Outback Steakhouse is an Australian themed restaurant that opened in March of 1988.

At Outback Steakhouse we take food seriously, without forgetting the fun and we are proud to do things uniquely and strive to positively impact the lives of our people we call Outbackers.

We believe if you treat people Just Right then success is sure to follow. It’s a culture of respect and camaraderie that breeds enthusiasm.

We start with indulging each customer like a guest in our own home. We continue by committing to the success of each and every Outbacker to be trained to the best of their ability to oversee all aspects of the restaurant.

All new managers will go through an extensive Manager in Training (MIT) program. Combining this with your previous experience, we will set you up to be proficient in each of our managerial positions : Serious Food, Concentrated Service, and Spirited Drinks.

Managers in these positions work as a team and report directly to the Managing Partner of the restaurant. Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at Outback Steakhouse.

Outback Steakhouse is always looking for dedicated, fun-loving people to help make our restaurants a success! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

RESPONSIBLE BEVERAGE SERVICE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CALIFORNIA BASED POSITIONS

RESTAURANT MANAGER

Come join our team and earn top pay while working in a great atmosphere!

Managers at Outback receive :

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) after eligibility period
• Direct Deposit
• Paid Vacation
• Excellent ongoing training and development
• Complimentary Manager Shift Meal
• Miscellaneous other benefits like pet insurance and identity theft protection

Position Duties

• Contribute to the success of the restaurant’s operations
• Ensure training and development of employees are on going
• Optimize profits by controlling labor, food & beverage costs through proper ordering and inventory practices
• Grow business through sales and marketing
• Increase customer satisfaction and manage standards of service
• Committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards during the shift and prepares food with proper safety equipment, tools and recipe specs
• Develops Outbackers into Certified Trainers, Keys, and Assistant Culinary Managers and directs restaurant activities on a shift by shift basis
• Passionate about the taste and temperature of each dish and perfect plate presentations
• Demonstrates immaculate standards while maintaining an organized and like new restaurant

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and / or move up to 30 lbs.
• Vision abilities to include : distance, close, color, depth, and peripheral. Also the ability to adjust focus.
• Regular use of hands to finger handles or feels objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Able to work in hot and cold environments.

Language and Reasoning Skills

• Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively to other employees, customers and managers.
• Ability to read and / or follow written and verbal instructions and implement at the same.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to understand policies and procedures and to follow them.

If you need any accommodation from the Company to enable you to perform essential job functions, please notify us.

Outback Steakhouse prohibits the use of drugs and alcohol while in the workplace or on restaurant property. Also, sexual harassment and harassment based upon race, color, national origin, religion age, gender, sexual preference or disability is prohibited and will not be tolerated.

Join for the Fun, Stay for the Career!

If you are looking for a great place to work, have fun, and make money mate, click to apply.

With limited supervision, the Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the FOH / BOH functions in a restaurant.

These include appearance, presentation, customer experience, professional leadership, and direction to employees. All new managers will go through an extensive Manager in Training (MIT) program.

Combining this with your previous experience, we will set you up to be proficient in each of our managerial positions.

PERKS & BENEFITS :

• Competitive Base Salary with Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation a Year; 401k Retirement plan
• Incredible Work Life Balance. Targeting a 47-hour work week
• 11 Week paid on-site Training Program
• Paid Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Complimentary Manager Shift Meal
• Paid Sick Days, Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas (Paid Holidays), EAP insurance and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Contributes to the success of the restaurant’s operations : FOH & BOH.
• Leads a team to success and provides mentorship; creates an enjoyable environment.
• Optimizes profit’s with labor, along with food & beverage costs, through proper ordering and inventory practices. Handles policies & procedures; maintains compliance.
• Increases customer satisfaction while managing standards of service.
• Continuously grows the business through sales and marketing.
• Always recruits new talent for future openings.
• Committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards during the shift and prepares food with proper safety equipment, tools and recipe specs.
• Passionate about the taste and temperature of each dish and perfect plate presentations.
• Demonstrates immaculate standards while maintaining an organized and like new restaurant.

REQUIREMENTS :

• 1 year+ Management experience within a restaurant
• Ability to lift and / or move up to 30 lbs.; able to work in hot and cold environments.
• Flexible to work other locations in the region when needed.
• Ability to walk, stand, or bend for long periods of time while performing essential job duties
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• For all California based positions : Responsible Beverage Service Certifications Required (can be completed during training, and up to 60 days after start date)
• Food Handlers Card (paid for if needed)

We are Out West Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse. Outback Steakhouse is an Australian theme restaurant that opened in March of 1988.

At Outback Steakhouse we take food seriously, without forgetting the fun and we are proud to do things uniquely and strive to positively impact the lives of our people we call Outbackers .

We believe if you treat people Just Right then success is sure to follow. It’s a culture of respect and camaraderie that breeds enthusiasm.

We start with indulging each customer like a guest in our own home. We continue by committing to the success of each and every Outbacker to be trained to the best of their ability.

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at Outback Steakhouse.

International Franchise Association’s Franchisee of the Year Award 2022, for Exemplifying Excellence in Local Community Service.

If you need any accommodation from the Company to enable you to perform essential job functions, please notify us.

Outback Steakhouse prohibits the use of drugs and alcohol while in the workplace or on restaurant property. We're an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Join for the Fun, Stay for the Career!

If you are looking for a great place to work, have fun, and make money mate, click to apply.

Come join the Outback family as a Bartender, where you’ll efficiently craft every drink to perfection and serve customers responsibly.

You will support our commitment to bringing our spirited drinks to life for each and every Guest. As a Bartender, you’ll help to provide each customer with an AUSS-SOME dining experience in the restaurant, that makes each Guests day better.

PERKS & BENEFITS :

• Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Meal Comp Benefits (when eligible).
• Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day to spend the day with family & friends!

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for exceeding the customer expectations at the bar by providing them with friendly, prompt, and attentive service that is tailored to the customer’s preference.
• Will efficiently craft every drink to perfection with proper safety equipment, tools and recipe specs, while serving customers responsibly.
• Must have an extensive knowledge of our food and drink menu and be able to recommend and upsell.
• Will be a resource for Servers in the restaurant with answering questions about our Spirited Drinks.
• Committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, sanitation standards and all safety procedures during the shift.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Ability to lift and / or move up to 30 lbs.; able to work in hot and cold environments.
• Ability to walk, stand, or bend for long periods of time while performing essential job duties.
• For all California based positions : Responsible Beverage Service Certifications Required (can be completed during training, and up to 60 days after start date)

We are Out West Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse. Outback Steakhouse is an Australian theme restaurant that opened in March of 1988.

At Outback Steakhouse we take food seriously, without forgetting the fun and we are proud to do things uniquely and strive to positively impact the lives of our people we call Outbackers .

We believe if you treat people Just Right then success is sure to follow. It’s a culture of respect and camaraderie that breeds enthusiasm.

We start with indulging each customer like a guest in our own home. We continue by committing to the success of each and every Outbacker to be trained to the best of their ability.

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at Outback Steakhouse.

International Franchise Association’s Franchisee of the Year Award 2022, for Exemplifying Excellence in Local Community Service.

If you need any accommodation from the Company to enable you to perform essential job functions, please notify us.

Outback Steakhouse prohibits the use of drugs and alcohol while in the workplace or on restaurant property. We're an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Depending on experience, pay starts at $16.07 an hour for this position.

Join for the Fun, Stay for the Career!

If you are looking for a great place to work, have fun, and make money mate, click to apply.

Come join the Outback family as a Dishwasher, where you will be responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the dishes and small wares at the restaurant.

Dishwashers are also responsible for trash disposal and linen bag removal. A Dishwasher will make sure the washed items meet the rinse and wash temperature criteria for each state.

As a Dishwasher, you’ll help to provide each customer with an AUS-SOME dining experience in the restaurant, that makes each Guests Day better, by showcasing our food on perfectly clean plates and silverware.

PERKS & BENEFITS :

• Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Meal Comp Benefits (when eligible).
• A paid day off after 90 days of employment.
• Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day to spend the day with family & friends!

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Maintaining organization and flow, while washing dishes and utensils.
• Practicing food safety and sanitation.
• Restocking kitchen and cook line as needed throughout the shift.
• General cleaning of the restaurant.
• Pace and organization of Dish execution.
• Clear understanding and full knowledge of how the dish machine runs, and all its chemical components.
• Understanding procedures for changing out water and chemicals as needed.
• Keeping the floors clean and dry.
• Keeping the plates and smallware’s clean.
• Maintains and inspects food receiving, preparation, production, and storage areas to ensure that health and safety regulations are always adhered to.
• Corrects unsafe practices or conditions, notifies management.

REQUIREMENTS :

• 1+year BOH experience in full-service restaurant preferred.
• Bilingual English / Spanish a plus.
• Team player.
• Must be available to work a variety of opens, swings and closes.
• Ability to lift and / or move up to 30 lbs.
• Vision abilities to include distance, close, color, depth, and peripheral. Also, the ability to adjust focus.
• Regular use of hands to finger handles or feels objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Able to work in hot and cold environments.

We are Out West Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse. Outback Steakhouse is an Australian theme restaurant that opened in March of 1988.

At Outback Steakhouse we take food seriously, without forgetting the fun and we are proud to do things uniquely and strive to positively impact the lives of our people we call Outbackers .

We believe if you treat people Just Right then success is sure to follow. It’s a culture of respect and camaraderie that breeds enthusiasm.

We start with indulging each customer like a guest in our own home. We continue by committing to the success of each and every Outbacker to be trained to the best of their ability.

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at Outback Steakhouse.

International Franchise Association’s Franchisee of the Year Award 2022, for Exemplifying Excellence in Local Community Service.

If you need any accommodation from the Company to enable you to perform essential job functions, please notify us.

Outback Steakhouse prohibits the use of drugs and alcohol while in the workplace or on restaurant property. We're an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Depending on experience, pay starts at $16.07 an hour for this position.

Join for the Fun, Stay for the Career!

If you are looking for a great place to work, have fun, and make money mate, click to apply.

Come join the Outback family as a Server, where you will make memorable first and last impressions with all your customers.

You will support our commitment to bringing the best of who we are to deliver perfectly tailored service to each and every Guest.

As a Server, you’ll help to provide each customer with an AUS-SOME dining experience in the restaurant, that makes each guest’s day better.

PERKS & BENEFITS :

• Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Meal Comp Benefits (when eligible)
• Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day to spend the day with family & friends!

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for exceeding the customer expectations by providing them with friendly, prompt, and attentive service that is tailored to the customer’s preference.
• Required to have an extensive knowledge of our food and drink menu, and be able to recommend, upsell, and reinforce the customers’ orders.
• Assist with assembly of prepared food and condiments, following Outback standards. Check orders for accuracy and review those orders with the guest prior to handoff to ensure satisfaction.
• Team player and assist throughout the restaurant by bussing tables, delivering food and beverages, and ensuring that every opportunity to WOW a customer is completed.

Teamwork is essential and required by all Outbackers.

Committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards during the shift.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Ability to lift and / or move up to 30 lbs.; able to work in hot and cold environments.
• Ability to walk, stand, or bend for long periods of time while performing essential job duties.
• For all California based positions : Responsible Beverage Service Certifications Required (can be completed during training, and up to 60 days after start date)

We are Out West Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse. Outback Steakhouse is an Australian theme restaurant that opened in March of 1988.

At Outback Steakhouse we take food seriously, without forgetting the fun and we are proud to do things uniquely and strive to positively impact the lives of our people we call Outbackers .

We believe if you treat people Just Right then success is sure to follow. It’s a culture of respect and camaraderie that breeds enthusiasm.

We start with indulging each customer like a guest in our own home. We continue by committing to the success of each and every Outbacker to be trained to the best of their ability.

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at Outback Steakhouse.

International Franchise Association’s Franchisee of the Year Award 2022, for Exemplifying Excellence in Local Community Service.

If you need any accommodation from the Company to enable you to perform essential job functions, please notify us.

Outback Steakhouse prohibits the use of drugs and alcohol while in the workplace or on restaurant property. We're an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Depending on experience, pay starts at $16.07 an hour for this position.

Join for the Fun, Stay for the Career!

If you are looking for a great place to work, have fun, and make money mate, click to apply.

With limited supervision, the Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the FOH / BOH functions in a restaurant.

These include appearance, presentation, customer experience, professional leadership, and direction to employees. All new managers will go through an extensive Manager in Training (MIT) program.

Combining this with your previous experience, we will set you up to be proficient in each of our managerial positions.

PERKS & BENEFITS :

• Competitive Base Salary with Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation a Year; 401k Retirement plan
• Incredible Work Life Balance. Targeting a 47-hour work week
• 11 Week paid on-site Training Program
• Paid Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Complimentary Manager Shift Meal
• Paid Sick Days, Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas (Paid Holidays), EAP insurance and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Contributes to the success of the restaurant’s operations : FOH & BOH.
• Leads a team to success and provides mentorship; creates an enjoyable environment.
• Optimizes profit’s with labor, along with food & beverage costs, through proper ordering and inventory practices. Handles policies & procedures; maintains compliance.
• Increases customer satisfaction while managing standards of service.
• Continuously grows the business through sales and marketing.
• Always recruits new talent for future openings.
• Committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards during the shift and prepares food with proper safety equipment, tools and recipe specs.
• Passionate about the taste and temperature of each dish and perfect plate presentations.
• Demonstrates immaculate standards while maintaining an organized and like new restaurant.

REQUIREMENTS :

• 1 year+ Management experience within a restaurant
• Ability to lift and / or move up to 30 lbs.; able to work in hot and cold environments.
• Flexible to work other locations in the region when needed.
• Ability to walk, stand, or bend for long periods of time while performing essential job duties
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• For all California based positions : Responsible Beverage Service Certifications Required (can be completed during training, and up to 60 days after start date)
• Food Handlers Card (paid for if needed)

We are Out West Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse. Outback Steakhouse is an Australian theme restaurant that opened in March of 1988.

At Outback Steakhouse we take food seriously, without forgetting the fun and we are proud to do things uniquely and strive to positively impact the lives of our people we call Outbackers .

We believe if you treat people Just Right then success is sure to follow. It’s a culture of respect and camaraderie that breeds enthusiasm.

We start with indulging each customer like a guest in our own home. We continue by committing to the success of each and every Outbacker to be trained to the best of their ability.

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at Outback Steakhouse.

International Franchise Association’s Franchisee of the Year Award 2022, for Exemplifying Excellence in Local Community Service.

If you need any accommodation from the Company to enable you to perform essential job functions, please notify us.

Outback Steakhouse prohibits the use of drugs and alcohol while in the workplace or on restaurant property. We're an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Pay for this position starts at $53,000 a year.

Join for the Fun, Stay for the Career!

If you are looking for a great place to work, have fun, and make money mate, click to apply.

With limited supervision, the Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the FOH / BOH functions in a restaurant.

These include appearance, presentation, customer experience, professional leadership, and direction to employees. All new managers will go through an extensive Manager in Training (MIT) program.

Combining this with your previous experience, we will set you up to be proficient in each of our managerial positions.

PERKS & BENEFITS :

• Competitive Base Salary with Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation a Year; 401k Retirement plan
• Incredible Work Life Balance. Targeting a 47-hour work week
• 11 Week paid on-site Training Program
• Paid Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Complimentary Manager Shift Meal
• Paid Sick Days, Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas (Paid Holidays), EAP insurance and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Contributes to the success of the restaurant’s operations : FOH & BOH.
• Leads a team to success and provides mentorship; creates an enjoyable environment.
• Optimizes profit’s with labor, along with food & beverage costs, through proper ordering and inventory practices. Handles policies & procedures; maintains compliance.
• Increases customer satisfaction while managing standards of service.
• Continuously grows the business through sales and marketing.
• Always recruits new talent for future openings.
• Committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards during the shift and prepares food with proper safety equipment, tools and recipe specs.
• Passionate about the taste and temperature of each dish and perfect plate presentations.
• Demonstrates immaculate standards while maintaining an organized and like new restaurant.

REQUIREMENTS :

• 1 year+ Management experience within a restaurant
• Ability to lift and / or move up to 30 lbs.; able to work in hot and cold environments.
• Flexible to work other locations in the region when needed.
• Ability to walk, stand, or bend for long periods of time while performing essential job duties
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• For all California based positions : Responsible Beverage Service Certifications Required (can be completed during training, and up to 60 days after start date)
• Food Handlers Card (paid for if needed)

We are Out West Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse. Outback Steakhouse is an Australian theme restaurant that opened in March of 1988.

At Outback Steakhouse we take food seriously, without forgetting the fun and we are proud to do things uniquely and strive to positively impact the lives of our people we call Outbackers .

We believe if you treat people Just Right then success is sure to follow. It’s a culture of respect and camaraderie that breeds enthusiasm.

We start with indulging each customer like a guest in our own home. We continue by committing to the success of each and every Outbacker to be trained to the best of their ability.

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at Outback Steakhouse.

International Franchise Association’s Franchisee of the Year Award 2022, for Exemplifying Excellence in Local Community Service.

If you need any accommodation from the Company to enable you to perform essential job functions, please notify us.

Outback Steakhouse prohibits the use of drugs and alcohol while in the workplace or on restaurant property. We're an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Pay for this position starts at $53,000 salary a year, plus bonus.

Join for the Fun, Stay for the Career!

If you are looking for a great place to work, have fun, and make money mate, click to apply.

With limited supervision, the Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the FOH / BOH functions in a restaurant.

These include appearance, presentation, customer experience, professional leadership, and direction to employees. All new managers will go through an extensive Manager in Training (MIT) program.

Combining this with your previous experience, we will set you up to be proficient in each of our managerial positions.

PERKS & BENEFITS :

• Competitive Base Salary with Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation a Year; 401k Retirement plan
• Incredible Work Life Balance. Targeting a 47-hour work week
• 11 Week paid on-site Training Program
• Paid Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Complimentary Manager Shift Meal
• Paid Sick Days, Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas (Paid Holidays), EAP insurance and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Contributes to the success of the restaurant’s operations : FOH & BOH.
• Leads a team to success and provides mentorship; creates an enjoyable environment.
• Optimizes profit’s with labor, along with food & beverage costs, through proper ordering and inventory practices. Handles policies & procedures; maintains compliance.
• Increases customer satisfaction while managing standards of service.
• Continuously grows the business through sales and marketing.
• Always recruits new talent for future openings.
• Committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards during the shift and prepares food with proper safety equipment, tools and recipe specs.
• Passionate about the taste and temperature of each dish and perfect plate presentations.
• Demonstrates immaculate standards while maintaining an organized and like new restaurant.

REQUIREMENTS :

• 1 year+ Management experience within a restaurant
• Ability to lift and / or move up to 30 lbs.; able to work in hot and cold environments.
• Flexible to work other locations in the region when needed.
• Ability to walk, stand, or bend for long periods of time while performing essential job duties
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• For all California based positions : Responsible Beverage Service Certifications Required (can be completed during training, and up to 60 days after start date)
• Food Handlers Card (paid for if needed)

We are Out West Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse. Outback Steakhouse is an Australian theme restaurant that opened in March of 1988.

At Outback Steakhouse we take food seriously, without forgetting the fun and we are proud to do things uniquely and strive to positively impact the lives of our people we call Outbackers .

We believe if you treat people Just Right then success is sure to follow. It’s a culture of respect and camaraderie that breeds enthusiasm.

We start with indulging each customer like a guest in our own home. We continue by committing to the success of each and every Outbacker to be trained to the best of their ability.

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at Outback Steakhouse.

International Franchise Association’s Franchisee of the Year Award 2022, for Exemplifying Excellence in Local Community Service.

If you need any accommodation from the Company to enable you to perform essential job functions, please notify us.

Outback Steakhouse prohibits the use of drugs and alcohol while in the workplace or on restaurant property. We're an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Starts at $53,000 a year, plus bonus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and / or move up to 30 lbs.
• Vision abilities to include : distance, close, color, depth, and peripheral. Also the ability to adjust focus.
• Regular use of hands to finger handles or feels objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Able to work in hot and cold environments.

Language and Reasoning Skills

• Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively to other employees, customers and managers.
• Ability to read and / or follow written and verbal instructions and implement at the same.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to understand policies and procedures and to follow them.

If you need any accommodation from the Company to enable you to perform essential job functions, please notify us.

Outback Steakhouse prohibits the use of drugs and alcohol while in the workplace or on restaurant property. Also, sexual harassment and harassment based upon race, color, national origin, religion age, gender, sexual preference or disability is prohibited and will not be tolerated.