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Olive Garden is a renowned American casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine. Known for its warm hospitality and inviting atmosphere, Olive Garden has established itself as a family-friendly dining destination across the United States. As part of the Darden Restaurants family, Olive Garden places great emphasis on high standards of service, quality food, and creating memorable experiences for their guests. The company is strongly committed to the health and safety of both employees and customers, ensuring a clean and safe environment in every location. Olive Garden is dedicated to promoting a positive workplace culture that recognizes the value of each team member as part of their winning family. This supportive culture is enhanced by comprehensive benefits, ongoing training, and plenty of opportunities for career advancement, particularly for those who aspire to grow within the company. Flexible schedules are offered to accommodate life’s various demands such as school, childcare, and family care, making Olive Garden a great place to work for individuals seeking a balanced lifestyle. This entry-level host position at Olive Garden offers a wonderful opportunity to be the welcoming face of the restaurant, creating a lasting and positive first impression for guests. Hosts play a crucial role in setting the tone for an exceptional dining experience by greeting guests warmly, guiding them to their tables, providing menus, and ensuring the environment is clean and safe through regular sanitizing of guest and team member touchpoints. Hosts at Olive Garden take pride in enhancing guests’ experience by offering helpful suggestions and making guests feel valued throughout their visit. Beyond the guest interaction, hosts are responsible for maintaining cleanliness and ensuring all health and sanitation standards are met. The position also involves ensuring that guests leave with a warm farewell and an invitation to return, reinforcing Olive Garden’s ethos that we are all family here. This role is focused on fostering a friendly, efficient, and safe dining environment while supporting the overall operational success of the restaurant. Pay is variable depending on location, and benefits include weekly pay, paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave, medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, free employee meals, anniversary pay, and discounts on cellphones, travel, and electronics among others. Additionally, management career advancement opportunities are available, with more than half of current managers having been promoted from hourly positions. This employment opportunity is perfect for individuals looking to start or grow their career in the hospitality industry within a well-respected and supportive company.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic