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Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine. Known for its warm hospitality, inviting atmosphere, and consistently high food quality, Olive Garden prides itself on creating memorable dining experiences for guests across the United States. The company is dedicated to upholding a family-friendly environment both for its customers and employees, emphasizing teamwork, respect, and a positive workplace culture that encourages personal and professional growth. Offering a flexible work culture, Olive Garden supports its team members with a range of benefits designed to meet diverse needs, including flexible scheduling, health insurance, paid leave, and opportunities for career advancement. Olive Garden is currently seeking enthusiastic and personable individuals to join their team as Hosts. This role is crucial to the restaurant’s operation as hosts are the first point of contact for guests. As a Host at Olive Garden, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional guest experiences by establishing a warm and welcoming atmosphere from the moment guests enter the restaurant. The position offers an hourly wage ranging from $16.50 to $18 per hour, reflecting the value Olive Garden places on this essential role. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who enjoy engaging with people, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are passionate about creating positive dining experiences. Hosts at Olive Garden are responsible for greeting guests with a friendly smile, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards throughout the dining area, and coordinating seating arrangements to maximize guest satisfaction and operational efficiency. The role requires constant interaction with guests, guiding them to their tables, presenting clean menus, and providing knowledgeable recommendations that enhance the dining experience. Beyond hospitality, hosts contribute to the health and safety protocols by ensuring that guest and team member touch points are regularly sanitized and disinfected. Olive Garden’s commitment to its employees extends beyond the immediate role. Team members receive free employee meals from a limited menu, weekly pay, anniversary bonuses, and paid sick leave, which accrues at a rate of one hour for every thirty hours worked starting upon hire. Additionally, after one year of service, employees are eligible for up to two weeks of paid family and medical leave. Medical and dental insurance options are also available to support employee well-being. The company invests in ongoing training programs designed to build critical skills for current roles and future career paths. Employees enjoy discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and more. Olive Garden also offers a 401(k) savings plan with a company match after one year of employment. Many managers are promoted from hourly positions, highlighting the potential for career advancement within the company. Olive Garden fosters a workplace culture where everyone is treated like family, prioritizing health and safety, teamwork, and personal development. Joining Olive Garden as a Host means becoming part of a winning family that values your contribution and supports your career aspirations. If you are passionate about hospitality, interested in building a career in the restaurant industry, and motivated to create exceptional guest experiences, Olive Garden welcomes you to apply and become part of their family-oriented team.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Availability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to maintain a positive and friendly attitude
• Basic computer literacy
• No prior experience required but preferred