Olive Garden Needs Host-Join Us Now! in Orlando,FL,USA | Hiring

Olive Garden is a renowned family-style Italian restaurant chain that is widely recognized for its warm hospitality, delicious menu offerings, and inviting atmosphere. As part of a large network of restaurants, Olive Garden places a strong emphasis on fostering a community among its employees and guests alike. The establishment prides itself on providing an environment where team members feel valued, supported, and given opportunities for growth and advancement. Olive Garden's commitment to excellence extends beyond its food and service, as it highlights the importance of health and safety standards to ensure a spotless, secure, and welcoming dining space for every guest. This employment opportunity is for the position of Host at Olive Garden, where pay will vary depending on the specific location. Olive Garden is known for its flexible scheduling options, allowing employees to balance work with life commitments such as school, childcare, and family care. Benefits include free employee meals (from a limited menu), weekly pay, anniversary pay, paid sick leave, and paid family and medical leave after specified periods. Employees also benefit from medical and dental insurance options and have access to ongoing training programs designed to build critical skills relevant for current roles and future career aspirations. Moreover, the company offers discounts on various products and services, including cellphones, travel, and electronics. Olive Garden also supports long-term financial security through a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year of service and actively promotes from within, with more than half of its managers starting as hourly employees. In the role of Host, your primary responsibility is to create the guest's first and lasting impression with a warm smile and friendly conversation. Hosts ensure a welcoming and safe environment by attending to guest needs and maintaining cleanliness throughout the restaurant. This includes regular sanitizing and disinfecting of various touchpoints to uphold the highest levels of health and safety standards. You'll guide guests to their tables, provide them with clean menus, and offer suggestions to enhance their dining experience. Your role is pivotal in promoting a positive atmosphere that encourages guests to return frequently. Completing the guest experience entails sincerely thanking visitors for their patronage, wishing them well, and inviting them back, thus fostering customer loyalty and repeat business. Olive Garden treats its hosts and all employees as part of a family, emphasizing teamwork, respect, and a positive workplace culture. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a supportive and vibrant team where your contributions matter. The company is invested in your personal and professional growth, offering opportunities for advancement and skill development within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about customer service, hospitality, and creating memorable dining experiences, this position provides you the platform to shine and grow in the foodservice industry. Olive Garden welcomes you to be part of a company that is dedicated not only to excellence in dining but also to fostering an inclusive, safe, and rewarding work environment where everyone is treated like family.

• high school diploma or equivalent
• ability to work flexible schedules
• effective communication skills
• friendly and approachable demeanor
• physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety standards