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Olive Garden is a renowned restaurant chain known for its warm hospitality, delicious Italian-inspired dishes, and a welcoming atmosphere that feels like home. With a commitment to high standards of service, safety, and sanitation, Olive Garden has built a loyal customer base by ensuring every guest feels valued from the moment they walk through the door. As a leader in the casual dining industry, Olive Garden focuses on not only providing exceptional dining experiences but also fostering a positive, family-friendly work environment for its team members. The company offers flexible schedules to accommodate life commitments such as school, childcare, and family care, along with competitive pay that varies by location. Olive Garden supports its employees through comprehensive benefits like paid sick leave, family and medical leave, medical and dental insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan with a company match. Leadership development is also emphasized, with significant opportunities for career advancement, as more than half of their managers are promoted from hourly positions. This position is for a Host at Olive Garden, a vital role responsible for creating the guests' first and lasting impression. As a Host, you are the face of the restaurant, welcoming guests with a genuine smile and engaging in friendly conversations that set the tone for an enjoyable dining experience. Hosts play an important part in maintaining a safe and clean environment by ensuring guest and team member touchpoints are regularly sanitized and disinfected — a reflection of Olive Garden's dedication to health and safety. You will guide guests to their tables, provide clean menus, and offer suggestions to enhance their meal, helping to establish a warm connection with returning guests. The role demands excellent interpersonal skills, attentiveness, and a proactive attitude to keep the front-of-house operations running smoothly. Additionally, the Host completes the dining experience by thanking guests sincerely, wishing them well, and inviting them to return. The position offers a chance to be part of a supportive 'family' culture where team members are valued, ongoing training is provided to build skills, and flexible working arrangements help balance work and personal life commitments. Olive Garden warmly welcomes applicants to join their Family, contributing to a positive dining experience and the restaurant's continued success.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Friendly and welcoming personality
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods
• Commitment to safety and sanitation protocols