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Olive Garden is a renowned Italian restaurant chain known for its warm hospitality and delicious cuisine. As part of the Darden Restaurants family, Olive Garden prides itself on creating a welcoming and familial atmosphere where both guests and employees feel valued. With locations across various regions, Olive Garden offers a consistent dining experience focused on quality, customer satisfaction, and a sense of community. They emphasize health and safety standards to ensure a clean and safe environment for all team members and guests alike. This commitment to excellence makes Olive Garden a preferred destination for Italian dining and a great workplace for individuals looking for growth and development in the hospitality industry. For the Host position at Olive Garden, pay will vary by location, reflecting the local market and cost of living. This role is primarily responsible for greeting guests upon arrival, setting a positive tone that enhances the overall dining experience. As a host, you will be the first point of contact, creating the guests' first and lasting impression by offering warm smiles, friendly conversations, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment. Your duties will include managing the waiting list, guiding guests to their tables, presenting clean menus, and offering helpful suggestions to improve their visit. Because safety and cleanliness are top priorities, hosts will regularly sanitize and disinfect guest and team member touchpoints throughout the shift to maintain high hygiene standards. Additionally, the host position provides a unique opportunity for career advancement within Olive Garden. Over half of the managers at the restaurant have been promoted from hourly positions, signifying the company’s dedication to internal growth and development. Olive Garden offers ongoing training to build critical skills necessary for this role and for future leadership opportunities. The restaurant also supports team members with flexible schedules to balance their personal lives, weekly pay, and a generous benefits package. These benefits include paid sick and family medical leave, medical and dental insurance, an employee meal, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match after one year of service. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a family where employees are not just workers but valued team members who contribute to the restaurant’s success. The company fosters a culture of respect, inclusion, and encouragement, ensuring every team member can thrive professionally and personally. Whether balancing school, childcare, or other life commitments, Olive Garden offers flexibility and support to help individuals succeed. If you have a friendly disposition, enjoy engaging with people, and want to grow your career in a supportive and well-established restaurant environment, the Host position at Olive Garden could be the perfect opportunity for you.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Commitment to maintaining health and safety standards
• Basic knowledge of food service etiquette