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Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine, widely recognized for its warm hospitality, inviting ambiance, and a commitment to quality and guest satisfaction. As part of the Darden Restaurants family, Olive Garden has earned a reputation for its dedication to providing a memorable dining experience in a friendly, family-oriented environment. With hundreds of locations across the United States and beyond, Olive Garden continues to grow and maintain its position as a beloved destination for both locals and visitors seeking authentic Italian flavors paired with exceptional service. The company places a strong emphasis on the health and safety of its team members and guests, upholding the highest safety and sanitation standards to ensure a clean and welcoming atmosphere. This commitment extends to ongoing training and development, offering team members opportunities to build critical skills that support their current roles and future career aspirations. Olive Garden also promotes an inclusive and supportive culture, encouraging growth from within by offering management career advancement paths, with over 50% of their managers having started in hourly positions. The To Go Specialist role at Olive Garden is a vital position that supports the evolving needs of today’s busy guests who prefer convenient, high-quality food options to-go. The role involves ensuring that all carryout and curbside orders are prepared accurately, packaged securely, and delivered promptly while maintaining the same level of quality guests expect when dining in. The To Go Specialist is a dynamic team member who takes pride in providing excellent customer service, demonstrating quick responsiveness, and having extensive menu knowledge to offer recommendations that enhance the guest experience. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting the restaurant's operations by carefully managing to-go order flow and helping create loyal customers through attentive and friendly service. You’ll work closely with kitchen staff and front-of-house team members to coordinate efficient order processing and ensure that every guest’s order is perfect upon pickup. Olive Garden offers a competitive hourly wage starting at 9 dollars per hour, plus tips, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ financial, health, and personal needs. Flexible scheduling options allow team members to balance work with other commitments such as school, childcare, or family care. By becoming a To Go Specialist at Olive Garden, you join a company that values family, teamwork, and integrity in every interaction. The role not only contributes to day-to-day restaurant success but also offers a pathway for career growth and personal achievement within a respected hospitality brand. Olive Garden’s strong commitment to employee well-being is reflected through benefits like paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave after one year of service, free employee meals, and an employee discount program that includes savings on cellphones, travel, electronics, and more. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional service with a smile.

• high school diploma or equivalent
• ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• excellent communication skills
• ability to stand for extended periods
• ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• willingness to learn and follow procedures
• reliable and punctual