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Olive Garden is a leading casual dining restaurant chain known for its Italian-American cuisine and warm, inviting atmosphere. As part of a well-established company with a reputation for excellent customer service, Olive Garden focuses on creating a family-friendly environment where employees and guests alike enjoy a welcoming and memorable experience. The company values its team members and works hard to foster a supportive work culture that emphasizes respect, inclusion, and opportunities for growth. Employing hundreds of locations nationwide, Olive Garden offers not only delicious meals but also significant career opportunities for those who join its team. The position of Host at Olive Garden is vital to the dining experience, as it marks the first and lasting impression guests receive upon entering the restaurant. Hosts play an essential role in creating a warm and friendly environment, greeting guests with a bright smile and inviting them into a clean and safe dining space. This role requires more than just seating guests—it involves engaging with guests in a way that makes them feel valued and appreciated throughout their visit. Hosts ensure all guest and team member touchpoints are regularly sanitized to uphold high safety and sanitation standards, a core commitment of Olive Garden to protect both staff and customer wellbeing. In addition to greeting and seating guests, hosts are responsible for presenting clean menus and offering dining suggestions to enhance each guest’s experience. They handle guest flow efficiently to minimize wait times and maintain a smooth restaurant operation during peak hours. The position also includes managing reservation lists and coordinating with the kitchen and wait staff to uphold excellent service standards. Employment with Olive Garden as a host offers variable pay depending on the location, providing flexibility and competitive compensation based on regional standards. This role provides valuable work experience in customer service and hospitality, with ongoing training offered to build critical skills that serve not only current responsibilities but also future career development within the company. Olive Garden prioritizes work-life balance by offering flexible schedules to accommodate personal commitments like school, childcare, or family care. Olive Garden’s benefits for hosts include a free employee meal, weekly pay, anniversary pay, paid sick leave that accrues from day one, paid family and medical leave after one year of service, medical and dental insurance, and discounts on various lifestyle needs such as travel and electronics. The company encourages advancement opportunities, as over half of Olive Garden’s managers are promoted from within hourly positions. The 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year further supports long-term financial planning for team members. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a family that values safety, cleanliness, and a genuine passion for hospitality. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy interacting with people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and seek a career path that rewards dedication and teamwork. Olive Garden is committed to the health and wellness of its employees and guests, reinforcing rigorous safety and sanitization measures at every restaurant. We invite you to be a welcoming face and integral part of our Family, helping to create lasting memories for guests every day.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• ability to stand for extended periods
• availability to work flexible schedules including nights and weekends
• good communication skills
• positive attitude
• basic math skills
• ability to follow safety and sanitation protocols