Busser - flexible schedules

Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine and known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels like home. As part of Darden Restaurants, a leader in the hospitality industry with a longstanding commitment to quality food and exceptional customer service, Olive Garden is dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences. They emphasize core values such as family, teamwork, and community, which makes working at Olive Garden not just a job but being part of a supportive family. This position is for a Busser at Olive Garden, a vital role that ensures the smooth operation of the dining room and contributes significantly to guest satisfaction. The Busser is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and a welcoming environment within the restaurant. This role is hourly, starting at $10.35 per hour plus tips, and comes with flexible scheduling options to accommodate various personal commitments such as school, childcare, or family care. Olive Garden values its employees by offering an array of benefits including paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave, and medical and dental insurance options. Employees also enjoy perks like free meals, weekly pay, anniversary pay, and ongoing training, empowering individuals to enhance their skills for current and future roles. As a Busser, you will support servers by clearing and setting tables, replenishing supplies, and ensuring all guests have a clean, sanitized, and safe dining experience. Your role directly impacts the overall guest experience by keeping the environment inviting and efficiently assisting the service team. The company prioritizes safety and sanitation, especially emphasizing wellness and cleanliness in the restaurant setting to protect both team members and customers. Olive Garden also fosters career growth, with over half of its managers promoted from hourly staff, providing a clear pathway for advancement within the company. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a family that celebrates individual contributions and prioritizes employee well-being while delivering high standards of hospitality.

• minimum age of 16 years
• ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• physical capability to carry trays and clean tables
• availability for flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• reliable transportation to arrive on time
• ability to follow instructions and work under supervision
• commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety standards at all times