Hiring:Restaurant Manager-Chattanooga,TN in Chattanooga,TN,USA,TN

Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant brand widely recognized across the United States and Canada for its Italian-inspired cuisine and warm, welcoming atmosphere. It operates as a part of Darden Restaurants, which manages over 870 restaurant locations. Olive Garden prides itself on creating an inclusive environment where family values are deeply embedded not only in its food and service but also in the workplace culture. The company focuses heavily on quality of life for its employees by promoting work-life balance, offering generous benefits, and providing ample opportunities for career advancement. Olive Garden’s commitment to community involvement, safety, and sanitation underscores its role as a conscientious corporate citizen dedicated to supporting both employees and the neighborhoods it serves. The role of a Restaurant Manager at Olive Garden is pivotal, serving as the engine behind each location's operational success. This position is designed for individuals who are people-focused, results-driven, and passionate about service excellence. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Restaurant Manager assumes significant responsibility for leading and motivating their team, ensuring a welcoming and efficient dining experience for guests, and embodying the company’s family-centric values. This role offers a unique blend of leadership, operational oversight, and relationship-building within a supportive and flexible work environment. Restaurant Managers at Olive Garden are provided with a substantial degree of work-life balance, typically working no more than 50 hours per week and enjoying two days off along with one weekend off per month. This balance is supported by vacation and flex time, including up to three weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment. The company also extends comprehensive support such as paid paternity and maternity leave, adoption reimbursement assistance, and paid time off for family care after one year of service. Managers benefit from regular weekly pay accompanied by competitive base salaries and quarterly bonus eligibility. Olive Garden is committed to the professional growth of its Restaurant Managers, offering significant training and development programs tailored to foster career progression within the hospitality industry. A key highlight is that 99 percent of General Managers and Directors of Operations are promoted from within, reflecting the company’s dedication to nurturing internal talent. Additional educational support includes tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance. Employment at Olive Garden comes with immediate eligibility for key benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as company-paid short-term disability and life insurance. Employees also enjoy valuable discounts at a wide range of merchants. After one year, additional benefits such as a company 401(k) plan with a generous match, a Retirement Plus Benefit, and an employee stock purchase program at a discount further enhance the compensation package. Community engagement is a cornerstone of Olive Garden’s ethos, with substantial contributions made to fight hunger and support emergency assistance for team members. Over 44 million pounds of food have been donated, along with millions in grants and donations to food banks, underscoring the company’s commitment beyond its walls. In terms of safety, Olive Garden places a high priority on maintaining a safe environment for guests and staff alike, rigorously aligning its protocols with CDC guidelines, especially in response to Covid-19. This dedication to safety, combined with its comprehensive benefits, career opportunities, and inclusive culture, makes the Restaurant Manager position at Olive Garden a fulfilling and meaningful career choice for qualified individuals looking to grow in hospitality management.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years experience in restaurant management or related field
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams
• Availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively
• Commitment to maintaining health and safety standards