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Olive Garden is a renowned restaurant chain known for its warm hospitality, delicious Italian-inspired cuisine, and commitment to creating memorable dining experiences for guests. With numerous locations across the country, Olive Garden focuses not only on providing quality food but also on building a family-like atmosphere for its team members and guests. The company values growth, inclusivity, and the well-being of its employees, making it a sought-after employer in the hospitality industry. Olive Garden is dedicated to maintaining top-notch safety and sanitation standards, ensuring both guests and team members enjoy a clean and healthy environment. This dedication to excellence and care is foundational to Olive Garden's continued success and reputation in the marketplace. For this position, the pay will vary depending on the location, offering flexibility and competitive compensation relative to the area. Employment at Olive Garden means joining a community that values hard work, development, and mutual respect. The role of a host at Olive Garden is pivotal in crafting the guests' first and lasting impressions. Hosts serve as the friendly faces welcoming guests into the dining experience, guiding them to their tables, presenting clean menus, and making thoughtful suggestions to enhance their meals. They create a warm, safe, and inviting environment, ensuring every guest feels valued from the moment they enter the restaurant to their departure. Hosts are also responsible for maintaining cleanliness by regularly sanitizing and disinfecting various guest and team member touch points, supporting the restaurant's high standards for health and safety. In addition to guest interaction, the host plays a significant role in fostering team synergy, contributing to a positive workplace culture that emphasizes support, respect, and collaboration. Being a host at Olive Garden is more than just a job – it is an opportunity to be part of a family that encourages personal and professional growth. The company offers ongoing training to help hosts build critical skills that can benefit current roles and future career paths. Olive Garden values its team members and offers a comprehensive range of benefits including flexible schedules to balance personal and professional commitments such as school, childcare, or family care. Employees enjoy perks such as free meals from a limited menu, weekly pay, anniversary pay to recognize tenure, paid sick leave accrued from the start, and paid family and medical leave after one year of service. Additionally, medical and dental insurance plans are available to support health needs. Olive Garden also provides discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and more, along with a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year of service. The company promotes from within, offering management career advancement opportunities, with over half of management positions filled by former hourly employees. If you are looking to join a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and you can truly be part of a family, the host position at Olive Garden offers a rewarding and engaging environment. We welcome you to discover the benefits of being part of Olive Garden, where the family spirit is alive and well, and every role contributes to a shared success story.

• ability to stand for extended periods
• availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• strong customer service orientation
• basic math and reading skills
• ability to follow safety and sanitation protocols
• team player mindset
• reliable and punctual