Merrillville,IN,USA Career:Host-Join Us Now! at Olive Garden | Hiring

Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine. Known for its warm and inviting atmosphere, Olive Garden has built a reputation for delivering an exceptional dining experience characterized by high-quality meals, attentive service, and a family-friendly environment. Operating across various locations, Olive Garden fosters a community-oriented culture that emphasizes teamwork, respect, and supporting one another, which they affectionately term as "family." The company is dedicated to upholding high standards in health and safety, ensuring that both team members and guests feel secure and comfortable within the restaurant setting. Their commitment to excellence includes rigorous sanitation practices, employee wellness programs, and a clean environment throughout all locations. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a supportive work environment that values its staff and offers ample opportunities for growth and development. They believe that the success of the restaurant starts with a winning team, which includes the newest members joining the family. Olive Garden provides flexible schedules to accommodate employees' diverse life commitments, making it easier for team members to balance school, childcare, family care, and other responsibilities. Moreover, employees benefit from comprehensive perks such as free meals, weekly pay, paid sick leave, and family medical leave. These benefits are designed to foster a positive work-life balance while promoting career progression through ongoing training and advancement opportunities. The role of a Host at Olive Garden is crucial in setting the tone for the guest experience. Hosts are the first point of contact for guests, responsible for creating a welcoming and safe environment that invites diners to enjoy their time at the restaurant. A Host’s primary responsibility is to greet guests with a friendly smile and engaging conversation, offering suggestions to enhance the meal experience and ensuring guests feel valued from the moment they enter until their departure. Hosts also maintain cleanliness by sanitizing and disinfecting various touchpoints that guests interact with, which aligns with the company's health and safety priorities. In this role, you will guide guests to their tables, present them with clean menus, and contribute to a memorable dining experience by providing exceptional customer service with warmth and professionalism. After their meal, hosts complete the guest journey by thanking them genuinely, wishing them well, and inviting them to return. Olive Garden values team members who take pride in making loyal guests and contributing to a positive and fun workplace atmosphere. Olive Garden is committed to recognizing and rewarding its employees, offering anniversary pay as well as a range of discounts on cellphones, travel, and electronics. They provide a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year of service, underscoring their dedication to employee financial wellbeing and long-term career success. The company emphasizes internal promotions, with more than half of their managers having started in hourly roles. This career advancement pathway reflects Olive Garden's investment in employee growth and leadership development. As a Host at Olive Garden, your contribution is vital to maintaining the welcoming spirit and high standards that guests expect. If you value teamwork, enjoy engaging with people, and want to be part of a family-like work environment with excellent benefits and career advancement opportunities, Olive Garden is the place for you. We invite you to become part of our family and help us continue delivering memorable dining experiences to every guest who walks through our doors. #MyOliveGardenFam

• high school diploma or equivalent
• ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• strong communication skills
• willingness to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards
• courteous and professional attitude
• ability to stand for extended periods
• prior experience in a customer-facing role preferred