Dishwasher - No Experience!
Posted on October 24, 2025
Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain known for its Italian-American cuisine, warm hospitality, and family-friendly atmosphere. As part of Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden focuses on delivering a memorable dining experience through a combination of quality food, attentive service, and a welcoming environment. With locations across the United States and beyond, Olive Garden has built a strong reputation as a place where guests can enjoy classic Italian dishes, from freshly made pastas to signature soups and salads, all served with a touch of genuine care and hospitality. The restaurant prides itself not only on its culinary offerings but also on its commitment to its employees, offering a supportive workplace culture that values teamwork, growth, and employee well-being.
At Olive Garden, the role of a dishwasher is vital in ensuring that the restaurant operates smoothly and maintains its high standards of cleanliness and safety. As a dishwasher, you will play an essential part in delivering exceptional guest experiences by maintaining clean and sanitized plates, glassware, utensils, and other kitchen equipment. This role is foundational to the kitchen's efficiency, as it supports the chefs and servers by ensuring a ready supply of washed items necessary for meal preparation and service. The dishwasher position at Olive Garden is hourly-paid, with a competitive wage range of $16.50 to $21.00 per hour, reflecting the importance of this role within the team.
Working at Olive Garden also means joining a family-oriented workplace that offers a wide range of benefits aimed at supporting diverse employee needs. These benefits include flexible schedules to accommodate commitments like school, childcare, or family care, free employee meals on a limited menu, weekly pay, anniversary pay, and paid sick leave that begins accruing immediately upon hire. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid family and medical leave after one year of service, medical and dental insurance, ongoing training to develop critical skills for current and future roles, as well as discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and more. Olive Garden also offers a 401(k) savings plan with a company match after one year and provides clear pathways for career advancement, with over 50% of managers having been promoted from hourly positions.
Olive Garden prioritizes health and safety, employing strict sanitation practices and policies to protect all team members and guests. This commitment ensures a safe working environment where employees can thrive while contributing to a positive guest experience. Being part of the Olive Garden team means joining a community that values dedication, hard work, and a shared mission to be more than just a restaurant. If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of a supportive team that values its people and strives for excellence every day, consider applying to become a dishwasher at Olive Garden, where "We’re All Family Here."
                - high school diploma or equivalent
 - ability to stand for extended periods
 - ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
 - ability to lift up to 50 pounds
 - willingness to follow safety protocols and team policies
 - reliable and punctual
 - ability to work efficiently under pressure