Busser - flexible schedules

Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine. Known for its warm hospitality and inviting atmosphere, Olive Garden has built a family-friendly dining experience where every guest feels welcomed and valued. The company is a part of the Darden Restaurants family, one of the largest publicly traded full-service restaurant companies in the world. Olive Garden prides itself on quality food, excellent service, and a commitment to creating a positive work environment for its team members. The employment type for the busser position is hourly with pay variable by location, plus tips, providing a flexible income opportunity for those seeking work in the hospitality industry. The busser role at Olive Garden is an essential front-of-house position that focuses on maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the restaurant, creating an inviting and safe environment for guests and staff alike. Bussers support servers and the broader team by ensuring dining areas are spotless and well maintained. This includes duties such as clearing and setting tables efficiently, replenishing dining amenities, and assisting in the preventions of any health or safety concerns through stringent sanitation practices. This role requires a proactive, energetic individual who enjoys working in a team-oriented environment and understands the importance of guest satisfaction. Flexibility in scheduling is a key feature of this job, enabling team members to balance work with other commitments such as school or family care. Olive Garden emphasizes the health and safety of its employees by enforcing rigorous safety and sanitation standards. The company also offers an array of benefits designed to support the wellbeing and development of its team members. These include paid sick leave that accrues based on hours worked, paid family and medical leave after one year of service, medical and dental insurance options, and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching. Career growth is encouraged with ongoing training programs and management advancement opportunities, with the majority of managers promoted internally from hourly positions. Team members also enjoy perks such as free employee meals, weekly pay, anniversary bonuses, and various discounts on products and services. At Olive Garden, the atmosphere is truly that of a family, supporting employees as they deliver exceptional guest experiences. The restaurant values every member of its team and strives to create a welcoming workplace where all can thrive and grow.

• ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
• physical stamina to perform duties including standing, bending, and lifting
• basic understanding of safety and sanitation practices
• willingness to learn and adapt
• minimum age requirement as per local labor laws