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Olive Garden is a renowned Italian dining restaurant chain known for delivering a warm and inviting atmosphere where guests can experience authentic Italian cuisine paired with excellent service. As part of a large family of restaurants, Olive Garden prides itself on creating an environment where team members feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute to the company’s success. The brand is widely respected for its commitment to quality food, exceptional hospitality, and maintaining a family-friendly experience for everyone who walks through their doors. For this specific role as a Host at Olive Garden, you will be the first point of contact for guests, setting the tone for their entire dining experience. Your role is to create a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere by greeting guests with a warm smile, engaging in friendly conversations, and ensuring the seating process runs smoothly. Hosting at Olive Garden goes beyond just guiding guests to their tables; it’s about fostering a safe, clean, and enjoyable environment where guests feel appreciated and informed. This position involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, particularly focusing on guest and team member touch points. This commitment ensures a safe dining environment, a key factor that Olive Garden prioritizes heavily to protect everyone’s health and well-being. Additionally, you will provide guests with clean menus and offer helpful suggestions to enhance their dining experience, embodying the company's dedication to exceptional customer service. The role has a flexible schedule to accommodate various life commitments such as schooling, childcare, or family care, demonstrating Olive Garden’s awareness of work-life balance. With weekly pay, anniversary pay, and paid sick leave accrued immediately upon hire, employees receive consistent financial benefits. Additional benefits include medical and dental insurance, paid family and medical leave after one year of service, and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching to support your future financial security. Olive Garden also invests in its employees' growth through ongoing training designed to develop critical skills for current roles and career advancement. Promotion from hourly positions to management is a notable pathway for those interested in growing their career within the company, highlighting the company’s emphasis on internal development and long-term employee success. On top of competitive pay which varies by location, Olive Garden employees enjoy perks such as free employee meals on a limited menu, discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and more. This inclusive and supportive culture cultivates a family atmosphere where everyone works together to ensure a memorable dining experience for each guest. Overall, joining Olive Garden as a Host means becoming part of a team that values high standards, health and safety, and genuine hospitality. You will play an integral role in creating positive first impressions and lasting memories for guests, helping them feel right at home from the moment they walk in until the moment they leave. If you are passionate about providing excellent customer service, enjoy working in a lively and caring environment, and want to be part of a company that treats its employees like family, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members
• availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• ability to maintain a professional and courteous demeanor
• basic understanding of restaurant operations
• ability to stand for extended periods
• reliable and punctual