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Olive Garden is a well-known restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine, proudly serving its guests with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Established with a commitment to creating memorable dining experiences, Olive Garden has grown to be a favorite family dining destination across many locations. The company focuses not only on delivering quality food but also on cultivating a positive environment for both guests and team members. Olive Garden offers a unique blend of traditional Italian flavors, fresh ingredients, and attentive service, making it an enduring favorite for casual dining out. With a reputation for hospitality and a dedication to its core values, Olive Garden continues to innovate while honoring the classic Italian dining experience. This position is for a Host at Olive Garden, essential to establishing the guests' first and lasting impression. As a frontline team member, the Host plays a critical role in creating a welcoming and safe environment for all visitors. Hosts greet guests with a friendly smile and warm conversations, ensuring they feel valued and comfortable from the moment they arrive. The role involves guiding guests to their tables, providing clean menus, and offering helpful suggestions to improve their dining pleasure. Hosts ensure that all guest and team member touchpoints are sanitized regularly, promoting health and safety as a top priority. The position offers a flexible schedule designed to help balance life commitments such as school, childcare, or family care. Olive Garden values team members by offering competitive benefits including weekly pay, anniversary pay, paid sick leave, and paid family and medical leave, which contribute to employee well-being and job satisfaction. There are also opportunities for career advancement, with over half of the managers promoted from hourly positions within the restaurant. This role is instrumental in setting the tone for a positive dining experience and contributes to the overall success and reputation of Olive Garden. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a family-focused team dedicated to exceptional service and community spirit, making it the ideal place for those passionate about hospitality and guest care.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior customer service or hospitality experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Willingness to follow health and safety guidelines strictly
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays