Restaurant Manager - Louisville, KY

Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain known for its authentic Italian cuisine and warm, family-friendly atmosphere. With over 870 locations across the United States and Canada, Olive Garden is part of the Darden Restaurants family, which emphasizes community involvement, employee development, and quality service. The company is committed to maintaining a work-life balance for its employees while offering opportunities for growth, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. Olive Garden's culture centers around its motto "We're All Family Here!" reflecting its inclusive, supportive, and team-oriented environment. The role of a Restaurant Manager at Olive Garden is a pivotal leadership position responsible for overseeing restaurant operations, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining health and safety standards, and managing a dedicated team. The Restaurant Manager reports directly to the General Manager and plays a critical role in driving business results by fostering a positive employee culture and delivering an exceptional guest experience. This is a full-time position where pay is variable based on location. Restaurant Managers enjoy a balanced work schedule with no more than 50 hours per week, two days off weekly, and consistently one weekend off per month, enabling them to maintain quality of life alongside career responsibilities. Restaurant Managers at Olive Garden benefit from extensive training and development programs aimed at career advancement within the hospitality industry. The company boasts a strong track record of promoting from within, with 99% of General Managers and Directors of Operations having been elevated internally. Additional professional growth incentives include tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance, positioning Olive Garden as an employer invested in employee success. Compensation for the Restaurant Manager role includes a competitive base salary enhanced by quarterly bonus eligibility, immediate access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, and company-paid short-term disability and life insurance. Employees also take advantage of significant discounts at over 100,000 merchants. After one year of service, additional benefits such as a company 401(k) with a 120% match on the first 6% of earnings, retirement contributions, and participation in an employee stock purchase program at a 15% discount become available. Olive Garden also prides itself on its commitment to the local communities it serves, donating millions of pounds of food to hunger relief efforts and providing millions in grants to team members through an emergency assistance fund. The company prioritizes health and safety, adhering strictly to CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19 protections to ensure the well-being of guests, employees, and leadership. Ultimately, the Restaurant Manager at Olive Garden is a dynamic leader who thrives on initiating new ideas, developing strong interpersonal relationships, and passionately driving their team toward common goals. The role demands a balance of people-focused leadership and results-oriented management to sustain the brand's reputation for excellence and hospitality. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a winning family dedicated to acceptance, support, and strength, making it an ideal workplace for those seeking a fulfilling and stable career in restaurant management.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• minimum of 2 years experience in restaurant management or related role
• strong leadership abilities
• excellent communication skills
• availability to work flexible hours including weekends
• ability to meet physical demands of the job
• knowledge of safety and sanitation practices