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Olive Garden is a renowned restaurant chain known for its casual dining experience specializing in Italian-American cuisine. With a strong commitment to quality food, excellent customer service, and a warm dining atmosphere, Olive Garden has established itself as a family-friendly and guest-focused establishment. As part of a larger restaurant group, Olive Garden emphasizes teamwork, community, and employee growth, making it an excellent place for individuals seeking a career in hospitality. This company is dedicated to maintaining high standards of safety, health, and sanitation for both guests and employees, ensuring a secure and welcoming environment. Olive Garden offers flexible work schedules to support employees’ varied life commitments such as schooling, childcare, or family care. Employees benefit from weekly pay, anniversary bonuses, paid sick leave accrued beginning at hire, and paid family and medical leave after one year of service. The company also provides medical and dental insurance options and offers ongoing training to enhance employees’ skills for current and future roles. Additional perks include discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year, and ample opportunities for career advancement, with over half of the managers promoted from hourly positions. This role is for a host at Olive Garden who serves as the face of the restaurant by providing a friendly, professional, and welcoming first impression to guests. A host is responsible for greeting guests warmly, managing waitlists, and guiding guests to their tables, ensuring a positive and memorable dining experience. The host maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of guest interaction points, safeguards the safety and comfort of the diners, and coordinates seating to optimize service efficiency. Hosts also communicate menu highlights and make tasteful suggestions to enhance the guest experience, creating loyal customers. With a warm smile and engaging mannerisms, the host contributes significantly to the restaurant’s atmosphere and guest satisfaction. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills and a service-oriented attitude, making it ideal for individuals passionate about customer service and hospitality. Olive Garden hosts are also expected to conclude guests' visits by sincerely thanking them and inviting them back, fostering long-term customer relationships. The position offers the chance to be integral to a team-oriented workplace that values respect, inclusion, and career development. Overall, this role is perfect for candidates who enjoy people interaction, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are looking for a growth-oriented position within a respected restaurant brand.

• high school diploma or equivalent
• previous customer service or hospitality experience preferred
• ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members
• strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
• willingness to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods