Busser - flexible schedules
Posted on October 24, 2025
Olive Garden is a renowned restaurant chain known for delivering a warm and welcoming dining experience that brings families and friends together over delicious Italian cuisine. With numerous locations across the country, Olive Garden prides itself on not only offering outstanding food but also fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued as part of a close-knit family. The company places a strong emphasis on the health and safety of both its staff and guests, maintaining rigorous sanitation standards and creating clean, inviting spaces for all who walk through their doors. As part of their commitment to employee well-being and professional growth, Olive Garden offers extensive benefits and training opportunities, supporting a balanced work-life experience and career advancement within the organization.
The busser position at Olive Garden is critical to maintaining the high standards that guests expect from their dining experience. Bussers play an essential role in ensuring that the restaurant environment stays pristine, sanitized, and welcoming at all times. Beyond keeping the dining area spotless, bussers assist servers by promptly clearing tables, resetting them for incoming guests, and helping deliver exceptional customer service. This position requires a strong commitment to cleanliness and safety, as well as a friendly and cooperative attitude to support the broader team.
Offering a variable pay rate depending on the location plus tips, this role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking flexible schedules that accommodate other life priorities such as school, childcare, or family care. Olive Garden’s bussers benefit from weekly pay, anniversary pay to recognize tenure, paid sick leave, and paid family and medical leave after qualifying periods. The company also provides medical and dental insurance options, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching, and discounts on various consumer goods and services.
Olive Garden values career growth and development, with over half of their managers having been promoted from hourly positions within the company. Ongoing training is offered to help employees build essential skills for their current role and future opportunities within the organization. Overall, joining Olive Garden as a busser means becoming part of a family-oriented team committed to excellence in hospitality, cleanliness, and service, all while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.
                - minimum age requirement as per local regulations
 - ability to stand and walk for extended periods
 - capacity to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
 - flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays
 - commitment to following health and safety procedures
 - willingness to work in a team-oriented environment