Dishwasher - No Experience!
Posted on October 24, 2025
Olive Garden is a well-established, popular Italian restaurant chain known for its inviting atmosphere, delicious food, and exceptional customer service. As part of the Darden Restaurants family, Olive Garden has grown to become one of the top dining destinations across the United States, celebrated for bringing people together over fresh, authentic Italian cuisine. This company values a family-oriented culture where each team member is recognized and appreciated for their contributions. Olive Garden emphasizes creating a welcoming environment for both guests and employees alike, ensuring that the experience within their restaurants feels like coming home. They invest in their team members with the promise of career growth, comprehensive benefits, and extensive training, making it a rewarding place to work whether you are just starting out or advancing your career.
The role we are hiring for is that of a dishwasher, a vital position within Olive Garden’s restaurant operations. Dishwashers play a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness and sanitation, which are top priorities for Olive Garden to uphold the health and safety of both guests and team members. This position is essential in supporting kitchen and dining areas by cleaning and sanitizing dishes, glassware, utensils, and all guest and employee contact points. The dishwasher ensures a smooth workflow in the kitchen by promptly handling the cleaning needs during busy service times, guaranteeing that plates and cookware are ready for the next use. Being a dishwasher at Olive Garden means you are part of a larger family and contribute directly to delivering an excellent dining experience to the guests. This position offers variable pay which depends on the location, and Olive Garden is committed to flexible schedules to help team members balance work with other life commitments like school, childcare, or family care. Employees receive weekly pay, anniversary bonuses, and numerous benefits including health care, paid leave, career advancement opportunities, and discounts. Olive Garden supports learning through ongoing training to equip employees with skills important for current roles and future growth. Joining Olive Garden as a dishwasher is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a winning family dedicated to quality service and community.
- minimum age requirement as per local laws
- ability to lift heavy items
- willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- no prior experience required
- ability to follow health and safety guidelines