Restaurant Manager - $55000 to $63000 per YEAR

Olive Garden is a renowned restaurant company known for its commitment to providing exceptional Italian dining experiences across the United States and Canada. With over 870 locations, Olive Garden stands out as a leader in the hospitality industry by prioritizing both customer service and the well-being of its employees. The restaurant chain prides itself on fostering a welcoming, family-oriented environment, emphasizing support, acceptance, and strength among its staff and patrons alike. Olive Garden's dedication to quality extends beyond the plate to include strong corporate values centered around community involvement, employee growth, and safety. As a major player in the casual dining sector, Olive Garden has built a reputation based on consistent quality food, warm hospitality, and a culture that values work-life balance for its employees. This philosophy makes Olive Garden an outstanding place to build a rewarding career in restaurant management. The role of Restaurant Manager at Olive Garden is a key leadership position that involves overseeing daily restaurant operations while maintaining high standards of customer service and team management. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range from $55,000 to $63,000 per year, complemented by eligibility for quarterly bonuses. Olive Garden is committed to balancing work responsibilities with personal life, encouraging restaurant managers to work no more than 50 hours per week and providing two days off weekly, plus one weekend off each month. The company recognizes the importance of career development and offers comprehensive training programs, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement, ensuring that virtually all General Managers and Directors within the organization are promoted from within. Restaurant Managers play a pivotal role in cultivating a positive work environment, leading by example, and driving consistent results through passionate service and strong team relationships. In this role, managers will benefit from an extensive package of healthcare benefits available immediately, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. The company also provides long-term support through programs such as paid maternity and paternity leave, adoption reimbursement assistance, and paid family care leave after one year of service. Olive Garden demonstrates its commitment to employee well-being with perks like an employee assistance program, paid vacation and flex time, and discounts across various merchants that make daily life easier. Beyond individual benefits, the company supports community welfare by donating millions of pounds of food each year to combat hunger and providing significant grant funding to its employees through emergency assistance programs. Safety and sanitation remain paramount at Olive Garden, with all COVID-19 protocols aligned with CDC guidelines to ensure the health and protection of guests and staff. The Restaurant Manager position reports directly to the General Manager and requires an individual who is both people-focused and results-driven, an initiative taker with a passion for leading teams effectively while fostering productive relationships. At Olive Garden, family is truly at the heart of the experience — the company culture is one of inclusion, strength, and support, reflected in the mantra "We’re All Family Here!" This role offers not only a job but a career with meaningful progression path and a company that genuinely values its people.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years restaurant management experience
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation regulations
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends