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Olive Garden is a nationally recognized restaurant chain famous for its warm Italian-inspired cuisine and inviting dining experience. With a commitment to creating a friendly, comfortable environment, Olive Garden is dedicated to high standards of health, safety, and exceptional guest service. The company values its team members and fosters a family-like atmosphere where employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally. Olive Garden places importance on maintaining clean restaurants, ensuring team member wellness, and delivering a great guest experience with every visit. As a leading casual dining establishment, it offers a range of benefits and career opportunities in a supportive workplace setting. This opportunity is for the position of Host at Olive Garden, where the individual will play a crucial role in shaping the guests’ first and lasting impression of the restaurant. As the host, you will be the face of the establishment, welcoming guests with a warm smile and friendly conversations. You will ensure a safe, welcoming environment by maintaining cleanliness and proper sanitation protocols, sanitizing and disinfecting various guest and team touch points regularly. Your responsibilities will include guiding guests to their tables, presenting clean menus, and recommending menu items to elevate their dining experience. Your role as a host will culminate in thanking guests sincerely for their visit, expressing warm farewells, and inviting them to return. The work environment offers flexibility with schedules designed to help balance life commitments such as school, childcare, or family care. Compensation for this role ranges between $16.50 and $18 per hour. Additional benefits reflect Olive Garden's commitment to its employees’ well-being and personal growth, including paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave, weekly pay, anniversary pay, medical and dental insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match after one year. Employees enjoy free meals from a limited menu during shifts and access to ongoing training that builds critical skills for current roles and future advancement. Furthermore, Olive Garden supports career advancement, with more than half of its managers promoted from hourly positions, underscoring its value of internal growth and development. Employees benefit from discounts on phones, travel, electronics, and more, making Olive Garden not just a workplace but a family dedicated to fostering success and satisfaction for both its guests and team members. As a host at Olive Garden, you will be welcomed into a supportive and safe environment where your contributions directly impact guest experiences and the overall atmosphere of the restaurant.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior customer service experience preferred
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Availability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards
• Must be 18 years or older