Restaurant Manager - Quick Hire!
Posted on October 24, 2025
Olive Garden is a renowned American casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine. Established as a leader in the restaurant industry, Olive Garden is committed to providing exceptional dining experiences with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that feels like home. With over 870 restaurants across the U.S. and Canada, Olive Garden emphasizes quality, customer service, and a family-friendly environment that creates a sense of belonging for both guests and employees. The company continuously fosters a supportive culture that values the contributions of its team members and promotes growth and development from within.
This role is for a Restaurant Manager position at Olive Garden, offering a competitive salary range from $55,000 to $63,000 per year. As a Restaurant Manager, you will be accountable to the General Manager and play a pivotal role in leading your team with a focus on service excellence, operational success, and fostering strong relationships within your team. The role suits someone who is people-oriented, results-driven, and takes initiative in a fast-paced hospitality environment. This position offers flexibility to help balance busy personal and professional lives, including a capped workweek of approximately 50 hours with two days off and one weekend off per month.
Your leadership will be instrumental in maintaining high standards in guest service and team performance. The company prioritizes wellness and work-life balance, providing up to three weeks of paid vacation and flex time within the first year, along with comprehensive support resources such as an Employee Assistance Program. Olive Garden also supports its managers with significant ongoing training, career advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, and a pathway to leadership roles, with 99% of General Managers and Directors of Operations promoted from within.
The compensation package includes weekly pay, quarterly bonus eligibility, and immediate eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Additional company-paid benefits include short-term disability, life insurance, and exclusive discounts on various services and goods. After one year, you become eligible for a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, retirement benefits, and the employee stock purchase program at a 15% discount.
Olive Garden is deeply involved in local communities, donating millions of pounds of food to hunger relief and providing substantial emergency assistance grants to team members. The company is committed to safety and sanitation with COVID-19 protocols aligned to CDC guidelines, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for guests and team members alike.
Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a family-oriented company that values acceptance, support, and strength, truly embodying the spirit of 'We're All Family Here!'. This role offers not just a job but a meaningful and rewarding career path within a thriving hospitality brand.
- high school diploma or equivalent
- minimum of 2 years experience in restaurant management or related field
- ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- strong organizational and multitasking skills
- capability to lead and motivate a diverse team
- familiarity with health and safety standards
- excellent problem-solving skills