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Olive Garden is a prominent casual dining restaurant chain known for its Italian-American cuisine and exceptional guest service. With a reputation for warm hospitality and a welcoming atmosphere, Olive Garden has established itself as a favorite spot for families, friends, and individuals seeking an inviting dining experience. The company is committed to maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation, ensuring the health and well-being of both its guests and team members. Olive Garden offers flexible schedules, ongoing training, and advancement opportunities to support its employees' growth and work-life balance. The role of a host at Olive Garden is pivotal as it sets the tone for the guests’ overall dining experience. As the first point of contact, a host warmly welcomes guests, manages seating arrangements efficiently, and creates a positive and inviting atmosphere. This position is responsible for ensuring that the dining space remains clean, safe, and sanitized, reflecting Olive Garden’s commitment to high standards of cleanliness and hospitality. Hosts present guests with menus, offer guidance to enhance their meal, and are attentive to their needs throughout their visit. The role requires strong communication skills and a friendly demeanor, as hosts engage in pleasant conversations that contribute to loyal guest relationships. Beyond greeting and seating guests, hosts are also tasked with ensuring ongoing restaurant cleanliness and adherence to health and safety protocols. Olive Garden values its team as family, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. Hosts have access to excellent benefits such as flexible scheduling for balancing school or family commitments, free employee meals with a limited menu, weekly pay, and anniversary pay that rewards loyalty. Paid sick leave and family medical leave are available to support team members’ health and personal needs. Additionally, medical and dental insurance options are offered to qualified employees. The company also provides a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year of service, and discounts on cellphones, travel, and electronics. Career advancement opportunities are significant, with over half of the management team promoted from hourly positions. Olive Garden’s ongoing training programs help hosts build critical skills for current roles and future advancement. This position, which entails variable pay by location, is designed for individuals passionate about customer service, eager to contribute to a positive dining experience, and ready to be part of a family-oriented team. If you enjoy interacting with people, thrive in a dynamic environment, and take pride in welcoming guests warmly while maintaining a clean and safe setting, Olive Garden provides the ideal environment to grow both personally and professionally. Join Olive Garden as a host and be the friendly face that makes a lasting impression on every guest, providing exceptional service that invites them back time and again. We look forward to welcoming you home to our family!

• high school diploma or equivalent
• ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays
• strong communication skills
• friendly and professional attitude
• basic math proficiency
• ability to stand for extended periods
• willingness to adhere to health and safety guidelines