Busser - flexible schedules

Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain known for its warm hospitality, Italian-inspired cuisine, and inviting atmosphere. As part of Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden operates nationwide and is dedicated to making every guest feel like part of the family. The company prioritizes high standards in food quality, customer service, and sanitation, making it a leader in the restaurant industry. Olive Garden is committed to providing a supportive and family-friendly workplace where team members can thrive and grow professionally. This particular opportunity is for the position of a busser, a vital role within Olive Garden that significantly contributes to delivering an exceptional dining experience. As a busser, you will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order in the dining area, ensuring that guests enjoy a safe, sanitized, and welcoming environment. This role is hourly paid at $21.10 plus tips, reflecting Olive Garden's commitment to competitive compensation alongside attractive benefits. This position is designed for individuals who take pride in hospitality and want to be part of a close-knit team where everyone supports one another. The busser plays an integral role in supporting servers and the overall restaurant operations by quickly turning tables, resetting dining areas, and upholding stringent safety and sanitation protocols. Working as a busser at Olive Garden means more than just cleaning tables; it involves engaging with guests in a friendly, respectful manner, contributing to the team’s success, and ensuring every patron leaves with a positive impression of the restaurant. Olive Garden also offers flexible schedules to accommodate other life commitments such as school, childcare, or family care, making it an ideal job for students or those seeking work-life balance. Beyond the hourly wage, Olive Garden provides excellent benefits including free employee meals, weekly pay, anniversary pay, paid sick leave accrued right from the start, and paid family and medical leave after one year of service. Team members also enjoy medical and dental insurance options, comprehensive ongoing training to build skills for current and future roles, discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching. Career advancement opportunities are prominent, with over half of management roles filled by promotions from within hourly staff, illustrating Olive Garden’s commitment to internal growth and employee success. Olive Garden's culture emphasizes safety and wellness, ensuring all team members follow the highest standards of cleanliness and health protocols. This dedication extends to maintaining a clean, inviting environment for both employees and guests. Joining Olive Garden as a busser means joining a family-oriented workplace with a shared mission of hospitality excellence. This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to develop customer service skills and grow in the food service industry while working in a supportive team environment. At Olive Garden, you are not just an employee; you become part of a winning family committed to making every dining experience memorable.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• availability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings
• ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards
• good physical stamina to perform duties
• strong team collaboration skills
• willingness to learn and take direction