Restaurant Manager-$39200 To $55300 Per YEAR Needed-Jackson,MS,USA

Olive Garden is a renowned restaurant brand known for its commitment to delivering an exceptional dining experience centered around Italian cuisine and warm hospitality. As a part of the Darden family of restaurants, Olive Garden has earned a distinguished reputation for not only its quality food but also its dedication to fostering a positive and supportive work environment. With over 870 restaurants spread across the United States and Canada, Olive Garden stands out as a leader in the restaurant industry, continually striving to blend traditional values with innovative service techniques that cater specifically to family dining and guest satisfaction. Working at Olive Garden means joining a team that values family, acceptance, support, and strength. The company culture emphasizes inclusivity and leadership that inspires passion for service, encourages strong team relationships, and promotes results-oriented management practices. The work environment is designed to provide restaurant managers a balanced life with flexibility, ensuring a quality of life that is respectful of their personal time and commitments. The role of a Restaurant Manager at Olive Garden is pivotal to maintaining the high standards of guest service and operational excellence. This position involves reporting directly to the General Manager and requires initiative, people-focus, and a results-driven mindset. Restaurant Managers are responsible for leading and motivating their teams, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring that all safety and sanitation protocols are meticulously followed. Managing a restaurant at Olive Garden means not only enhancing the dining experience for guests but also creating a positive workplace for the employees. This management role offers a competitive base salary with quarterly bonus eligibility, alongside immediate eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance. The pay is variable by location, offering flexibility depending on the market. Managers have access to company-paid short-term disability and life insurance, a comprehensive 401(k) plan with generous matching and retirement contributions, tuition reimbursement, and unique discounts across a variety of retailers. The company also actively supports its employees through an Employee Assistance Program that promotes work-life balance, paternity and maternity leave, adoption reimbursement assistance, and paid time off for family care after one year of service. Olive Garden is not only committed to its employees' careers but also to their advancement within the company. Nearly all General Managers and Directors of Operations are promoted from within, highlighting a true commitment to career growth. The company invests heavily in continuous training and development, enabling Restaurant Managers to grow their skills and advance toward higher leadership roles. That career-minded culture goes hand-in-hand with the brand’s dedication to local community involvement, donating millions of pounds of food for hunger relief and contributing substantial grants and funds to support team members and community food banks across the country. With a strong focus on safety and sanitation, Olive Garden ensures that all Covid-19 protocols continue to align with CDC guidelines. This ensures a safe environment not only for guests but also for team members and managers, especially during challenging times. The company’s blend of comprehensive benefits, supportive culture, career development opportunities, and community focus makes Olive Garden an exceptional place to pursue a managerial career in hospitality.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in restaurant or hospitality management
• Availability to work up to 50 hours per week including weekends
• Ability to work with flexibility to accommodate business needs
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lead and inspire a diverse team
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety