Orange,CT,USA Career:Host-Join Us Now! at Olive Garden | Hiring
Posted on October 24, 2025
Role Based in Orange, CT, USA
Role Essentials
- Position: Host - Join Us Now! (Based in Orange, CT, USA)
- Employer: Olive Garden (Hiring in Orange, CT, USA)
- Location: Orange, CT, USA, CT
- This Orange, CT, USA-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Olive Garden team in Orange, CT, USA, CT is growing.
- Benefit from working in Orange, CT, USA, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation:
- Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
- Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.
Position Scope
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Orange, CT, USA location.
Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain widely recognized for its authentic Italian cuisine, warm hospitality, and inviting atmosphere. As a part of the Darden Restaurants family, Olive Garden has become a trusted brand with a rich legacy of providing memorable dining experiences to guests across multiple locations. Known for its commitment to quality food, exceptional service, and restaurant cleanliness, Olive Garden continually strives to create a family-friendly environment where both guests and employees feel valued and welcomed. The company places a strong emphasis on teamwork, ongoing staff development, and maintaining the highest health and safety standards. Olive Garden offers flexible scheduling to help team members balance their life commitments such as school, childcare, and family care. Employees benefit from a supportive work environment that encourages personal growth and career advancement opportunities, with over 50 percent of management roles filled by promoting from within the hourly positions.
For the host position at Olive Garden, pay varies by location, and additional details such as weekly pay and anniversary pay are provided as part of the compensation package. Hosts at Olive Garden play a critical role in creating the guests' first and lasting impression by offering them a warm welcome and ensuring a safe and clean dining environment. The host team is responsible for various duties involving guest interaction, sanitizing touchpoints, and maintaining an excellent customer experience. Hosts guide guests to their tables, provide menus, and offer recommendations to enhance their dining. This role requires a friendly demeanor, good communication skills, and a strong commitment to upholding the restaurant's high standards for health and safety. Employees accrue paid sick leave immediately upon hire and are eligible for paid family and medical leave after one year of service. Olive Garden supports its workforce with benefits including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, ongoing training, and discounts on products and services like cellphones and travel. As a host, you will be an essential part of the Olive Garden family, contributing to a positive restaurant atmosphere and a memorable dining experience for all guests. This role offers employment in a dynamic and supportive setting where team members' wellness and professional development are prioritized. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a team that truly values family, care, and opportunity, with much more offered beyond the typical restaurant job.
- ability to stand for extended periods
- strong communication skills
- friendly and approachable personality
- ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
- commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment
- must be 18 years or older