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Olive Garden is a renowned American casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine. Known for its warm and inviting atmosphere, Olive Garden offers guests a comforting dining experience with classic Italian dishes such as pasta, soups, salads, and freshly baked breadsticks. The company prides itself on creating an environment where guests feel like family and can enjoy quality meals in a friendly setting. With numerous locations nationwide, Olive Garden has become a popular destination for both everyday dining and special occasions. Olive Garden values its team members by offering competitive benefits and growth opportunities while maintaining high standards of food safety and customer service. For the role of Host at Olive Garden, you will play a crucial part in setting the tone for our guest experience. As a host, you are the guests' first and lasting impression upon entering the restaurant. Your friendly demeanor and warm smile help create a welcoming and safe environment for all who dine with us. The host role involves greeting guests, managing waitlists, and ensuring a smooth and efficient seating process. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining clean and sanitized guest and team areas, contributing to the overall safety and health standards Olive Garden upholds. This position offers flexible schedules to accommodate personal commitments such as school, childcare, and family care. Olive Garden provides a supportive work environment where ongoing training helps team members build critical skills for their current roles and future career advancement. We offer weekly pay, anniversary pay, and benefits including paid sick leave, medical and dental insurance, paid family and medical leave, and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year of service. Additionally, team members enjoy employee meal discounts, discounts on phones, travel, and electronics, as well as opportunities for management career advancement. More than half of Olive Garden’s managers are promoted from hourly positions, demonstrating the company’s commitment to internal growth. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a family that values respect, teamwork, and excellence. If you enjoy engaging with people and are enthusiastic about creating memorable dining experiences, this role as a host could be the perfect fit. We emphasize the health and wellness of our team and guests, maintaining rigorous safety and sanitation practices to ensure everyone feels secure. We welcome you to become a part of our winning family and help us continue providing exceptional service and hospitality to all who visit Olive Garden.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• customer service experience preferred
• excellent communication skills
• ability to stand for extended periods
• availability to work flexible shifts including weekends
• ability to maintain a positive attitude under pressure
• basic understanding of cleanliness and sanitation practices