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Olive Garden is a well-established casual dining restaurant chain famous for its Italian-American cuisine, warm hospitality, and family-friendly environment. As part of the Darden Restaurants group, Olive Garden prides itself on delivering an outstanding dining experience through exceptional food, inviting atmospheres, and attentive customer service. The company believes in fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees are valued as part of a larger family. Known for its high standards in health and safety, Olive Garden ensures all team members work within a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. This commitment extends both to guest interactions and internal practices, highlighting the company’s dedication to employee wellness and guest satisfaction. This position as a Host at Olive Garden is crucial in setting the tone for our guests' dining experience. As the first point of contact, hosts warmly greet guests with a smile and engage in friendly conversation, creating an inviting atmosphere. The role involves managing the flow of guests within the restaurant, including seating guests promptly and efficiently while maintaining a clean and organized front-of-house environment. Hosts are responsible for ensuring that menus, tables, and common areas are sanitized regularly, reflecting our dedication to guest and team member safety. In addition to serving as ambassadors of hospitality, hosts provide attentiveness by offering menu suggestions to enhance the dining experience, guiding guests to their tables, and showing genuine appreciation during the visit’s conclusion. This role represents an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a flexible work schedule tailored to balance other life commitments such as school or family care. The pay for this position varies by location, with additional benefits that foster employee wellbeing and career growth. Employees enjoy weekly pay, anniversary pay, and paid sick and family medical leave, alongside medical and dental insurance. Further benefits include ongoing training programs, discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and a 401(k) savings plan with company matches after a year of service. Olive Garden supports career advancement, recognizing and promoting over 50% of its managerial staff internally, making this role a great stepping stone for those interested in growing within the hospitality industry. With a strong culture of teamwork and a focus on delivering memorable guest experiences, joining Olive Garden as a host means becoming part of a family that prioritizes respect, growth, and customer satisfaction. If you are passionate about providing excellent service and thrive in dynamic, people-focused environments, this position offers a welcoming and rewarding opportunity.

• high school diploma or equivalent
• ability to stand for extended periods
• excellent communication skills
• willingness to follow health and safety guidelines
• availability to work flexible schedules
• ability to work as part of a team
• customer-focused attitude