Busser - Flexible Schedule
Posted on October 24, 2025
Olive Garden is a leading casual dining restaurant chain known for its warm hospitality, delicious Italian-inspired cuisine, and inviting atmosphere. As part of a globally recognized brand with numerous locations, Olive Garden prides itself on creating a family-friendly environment not only for its guests but also for its employees. The company emphasizes teamwork, personal growth, and career development within its supportive work culture. Olive Garden offers competitive pay that varies by location, in addition to tips, making it a rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about customer service and hospitality. The restaurant also values the health and safety of its employees and customers by adhering to high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, which are integral to its services. This commitment ensures that all team members work in a secure, clean environment while delivering exceptional dining experiences.
The Busser role at Olive Garden is vital for maintaining the pleasant and hygienic setting that guests expect from the brand. Bussers support servers by attending to guests' needs in a timely manner, ensuring tables are cleared, cleaned, and reset efficiently to accommodate new guests. This position requires dedication to upholding Olive Garden's sanitation protocols and safety measures. By keeping the dining area spotless and organized, bussers help foster a welcoming atmosphere that enhances guest satisfaction.
This role offers excellent benefits, including flexible schedules tailored to balance life commitments such as schooling or family care, free employee meals, weekly pay, anniversary bonuses, and a range of paid leaves including sick leave and family medical leave. There is also access to medical and dental insurance, ongoing training programs to develop critical skills, discounts on various products and services, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year, and promising management career advancement opportunities, evidenced by more than half of the managers being promoted from within the team. Joining Olive Garden means being part of a family that values dedication, growth, and a high standard of operational excellence, making the busser position not just a job but a stepping stone within the hospitality industry.
- high school diploma or equivalent
- ability to communicate effectively in English
- previous experience in a food service environment preferred
- capable of standing for long periods
- availability to work flexible schedules including weekends, evenings, and holidays
- must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
- adhere to company safety and sanitation guidelines