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Olive Garden is a renowned Italian dining restaurant chain recognized for its warm hospitality, delectable meals, and a family-friendly atmosphere. As a leader in the casual dining industry, Olive Garden emphasizes creating memorable experiences for its guests by combining delicious cuisine with exceptional service. With a strong commitment to safety, sanitation, and employee wellness, Olive Garden maintains high standards to ensure both guests and staff enjoy a safe and welcoming environment. The company excels not only in culinary pleasures but also in providing rewarding career opportunities and a supportive workplace culture. Employees benefit from comprehensive training programs, competitive pay, and numerous advancement paths within the organization. Currently, Olive Garden is seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Hosts. This role is pivotal in setting the tone for guests’ dining experiences by being their first point of contact upon arrival. Hosts at Olive Garden act as the ambassadors of hospitality, greeting guests with a warm smile, engaging in pleasant conversation, and ensuring that every customer feels welcomed and valued. The position offers hourly wages between $16.50 and $18.00, reflecting the value Olive Garden places on exceptional customer service. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy interacting with people, thrive in a team environment, and want to contribute to a positive dining atmosphere. In addition to guest interaction, Hosts are responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitized environment by regularly disinfecting various touch points for both guests and team members. This focus not only enhances guest comfort but also aligns with Olive Garden’s dedication to health and safety standards. Hosts also assist in guiding guests to their tables, providing clean menus, and sharing recommendations to enhance the overall dining experience. At the end of every service, Hosts thank guests genuinely and invite them to return, fostering long-term loyalty and a family-like atmosphere. Olive Garden offers flexible scheduling options designed to accommodate other life commitments such as school, childcare, and family care, making it ideal for individuals seeking balance between work and personal life. Employees enjoy numerous benefits including free employee meals on a limited menu, weekly pay, anniversary pay, accrued paid sick leave, and paid family and medical leave after one year of service. Additionally, team members have access to medical and dental insurance plans, ongoing training to build critical skills for current and future roles, attractive discounts on cellphones, travel, and electronics, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching, and meaningful career advancement opportunities with over 50 percent of managers promoted from hourly positions. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a family where support, growth, and respect are at the forefront of the work culture. The company’s dedication to employee development and well-being sets it apart in the restaurant industry. If you are looking for a fulfilling job that offers a competitive wage, excellent benefits, and a chance to be part of a winning team, Olive Garden invites you to apply and become part of their family. We look forward to welcoming you home as the newest member of Olive Garden’s Family where every day is an opportunity to create memorable experiences for guests and build a rewarding career path for yourself.

• high school diploma or equivalent
• strong communication skills
• ability to stand for extended periods
• availability to work flexible shifts including nights and weekends
• basic knowledge of sanitation and safety practices
• ability to interact positively with customers
• willingness to maintain a clean and safe work environment