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Olive Garden is a well-established and renowned Italian restaurant chain known for its hospitality, high-quality food, and family-friendly dining experience. As part of a globally recognized brand, Olive Garden prides itself on delivering exceptional guest service, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and maintaining a commitment to health and safety standards. The company is dedicated to supporting its employees with a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing training opportunities, and career advancement options. Olive Garden is seeking a Host to join their team, with a competitive pay range of $16.50 to $18 per hour. This hourly position offers flexible scheduling, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals balancing school, childcare, or other personal commitments. At Olive Garden, the work environment emphasizes teamwork, respect, and a sense of family, ensuring that each team member feels valued and empowered. As a Host at Olive Garden, you play a crucial role in setting the tone for the guest experience. You will be the first friendly face guests encounter upon entering the restaurant, responsible for greeting guests warmly, managing seating arrangements efficiently, and creating a comfortable environment for all visitors. Your responsibilities extend beyond greeting and seating; you will be involved in maintaining cleanliness and adhering to strict sanitation practices to uphold the restaurant's high safety standards. Presenting guests with clean menus, providing helpful suggestions, and ensuring guest satisfaction throughout their visit are key elements of this role. The Host position is vital in fostering guest loyalty by offering personalized service and genuine hospitality that encourage diners to return. Furthermore, Olive Garden provides substantial employee benefits, including paid sick leave, family and medical leave, medical and dental insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year of service. The company also offers special discounts on products and services, paid sick leave accumulating from the first day of employment, and anniversary pay to celebrate employee milestones. Continuous training programs are available to develop your skills for current and future opportunities, with over half of management positions filled through internal promotion. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a family-focused workplace dedicated to growth, inclusivity, and excellence. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, guest-oriented environment and value a supportive team culture, the Host role at Olive Garden could be a perfect fit.

• high school diploma or equivalent
• ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• availability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
• previous customer service experience preferred
• ability to stand for extended periods
• basic knowledge of sanitation and safety standards
• positive attitude and team player mentality