Busser - flexible schedules

Olive Garden is a well-established restaurant chain known for its warm and inviting dining experience centered around Italian cuisine. As part of a larger hospitality group, Olive Garden emphasizes family-style dining, quality service, and a welcoming environment for guests from all walks of life. The restaurant prides itself on a culture that treats both guests and employees like family, with a strong focus on community, teamwork, and continuous growth. With locations across various regions, Olive Garden offers flexible employment opportunities tailored to suit individual needs while maintaining high standards of service and operational excellence. At Olive Garden, a busser holds a vital position within the front-of-house team that directly impacts the overall guest experience. This role is dynamic and involves multiple responsibilities supporting both servers and management to ensure that the restaurant floor functions seamlessly. Bussers contribute significantly to the cleanliness, organization, and atmosphere of the dining area by maintaining sanitation and tidiness at all times. A busser’s contribution helps create an environment that guests find comfortable and enjoyable, which is essential for encouraging repeat visits and positive reviews. The position offers variable pay depending on the location plus tips, highlighting the opportunity for competitive earnings based on performance and guest satisfaction. Olive Garden also emphasizes the safety and wellness of its team members, implementing rigorous sanitation procedures and health standards that reflect their commitment to a safe working and dining environment. Bussers at Olive Garden are expected to uphold these high standards, not only supporting guests but also fostering a safe workplace. This opportunity offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate personal responsibilities such as school, childcare, and family care, demonstrating Olive Garden’s commitment to work-life balance for its employees. Further benefits include weekly pay, paid sick leave accruing at a rate of one hour for every thirty hours worked, and paid family and medical leave after meeting eligibility requirements. Employees enjoy additional perks such as free meals during shifts, discounts on various products and services, and a 401(k) savings plan with a company match after one year of service. Olive Garden also provides ongoing training programs designed to build critical skills not only for the current role but also for future advancement opportunities within the company. Over half of the management team has been promoted from hourly roles, reflecting the restaurant's strong dedication to career development and internal promotion. Employees are welcomed into a supportive family-like culture that values mutual respect, high safety standards, and guest satisfaction, making Olive Garden an excellent workplace for individuals seeking growth and a sense of community. By joining as a busser, you become an essential part of ensuring that each guest’s dining experience is exceptional through meticulous attention to cleanliness and proactive assistance to servers. The role is perfect for someone who values teamwork, takes pride in a job well done, and seeks to be part of a thriving and supportive restaurant family. Olive Garden’s goal is to foster an environment where employees feel valued, safe, and equipped to succeed, making this more than just a job, but a meaningful career path within a nationally recognized restaurant brand.

• ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
• physical stamina to stand and move for extended periods
• willingness to follow all health and safety guidelines
• basic English communication skills
• no prior criminal convictions that would impact employment