Restaurant Manager - $47000 to $66400 per YEAR
Posted on October 24, 2025
Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine, with a strong presence across the United States and Canada through over 870 restaurant locations. Known for its warm hospitality, family-oriented values, and commitment to quality service, Olive Garden is a favored destination for guests looking for a memorable dining experience that blends delicious food with a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. The brand is part of the Darden Restaurants family, a leader in the restaurant industry, celebrated for its dedication to both guests and employees. Olive Garden’s work culture emphasizes inclusivity, growth, and work-life balance, making it a preferred employer in the hospitality sector.
The role of Restaurant Manager at Olive Garden is a pivotal leadership position dedicated to ensuring smooth daily operations while fostering a team environment that prioritizes guest satisfaction and employee development. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Restaurant Manager is accountable for driving performance through a people-first approach combined with a focus on results. They lead by example, cultivating a passionate and service-oriented team, maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation in line with CDC protocols, and actively contributing to the restaurant’s business goals. This role offers a balanced work schedule, typically no more than 50 hours per week with two days off, including at least one weekend off per month, offering managers significant personal time.
Olive Garden supports its managers with comprehensive training and career advancement opportunities, recognizing that nearly all of its General Managers and Directors of Operations are promoted from within. The company provides tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, and structured development programs to help managers excel and grow within the hospitality industry. Compensation includes a competitive base salary with additional eligibility for quarterly bonuses, weekly pay cycles, and immediate access to robust benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, and company-paid short-term disability and life insurance. After one year of service, managers also become eligible for a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, plus additional retirement contributions and an employee stock purchase program.
Beyond individual career growth, Olive Garden fosters a deep commitment to community involvement, donating millions of pounds of food to hunger relief and supporting team members through emergency assistance grants. The brand’s initiatives extend to substantial financial donations to food banks across 50 states, reinforcing its mission to make a positive impact where its guests and employees live and work. Olive Garden’s inclusive culture promotes a sense of family and support, reflected in its motto, "We’re All Family Here!" This position represents a unique opportunity to be a vital part of a beloved brand that combines tradition, innovation, and genuine care for its people and communities.
                - High school diploma or equivalent
 - Previous restaurant management experience preferred
 - Strong leadership skills
 - Excellent communication skills
 - Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
 - Ability to work no more than 50 hours per week
 - Availability to work flexible schedules including weekends