Server - Now Hiring!

Olive Garden is a renowned American casual dining restaurant chain known for its Italian-American cuisine, including a wide variety of pasta dishes, seafood, soups, salads, and signature breadsticks. As a part of the Darden Restaurants family, Olive Garden is dedicated to providing an enjoyable dining experience through great food, excellent service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes guests feel like family. With thousands of locations across the United States, Olive Garden has built a reputation for flavorful meals prepared with fresh ingredients and served with genuine hospitality. Each restaurant is more than just a place to eat; it is a community hub where friends and families gather to celebrate life's moments, large and small. In this role, you will join Olive Garden’s winning family as a server, a key position crucial to the success of each dining experience. Pay varies by location and is augmented with tips, providing an opportunity to earn competitive compensation based on your service skills and dedication. As a server, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional dining experiences by ensuring a safe, friendly, and attentive service to every guest. You will help create a welcoming environment where patrons feel part of our family, enhancing their visit with your knowledge of our menu, including our fresh ingredients, wines, and Italian culinary traditions. This role offers more than just a job; it provides an opportunity to develop critical skills through ongoing training, including food and wine knowledge, hospitality best practices, and safety and sanitation protocols. At Olive Garden, we place the health and safety of our team and guests as a top priority. We follow rigorous safety procedures to maintain clean restaurants and ensure the wellness of all employees and customers alike. Olive Garden prides itself on supporting its team with flexible schedules that accommodate other life commitments such as school, childcare, or family care. The company champions a culture where everyone can thrive, offering a variety of benefits including weekly pay, anniversary pay, paid sick leave, and paid family and medical leave after one year of service. Additionally, employees enjoy benefits such as medical and dental insurance, discounts on various products and services, and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year. The restaurant also fosters career growth, with more than 50 percent of managers promoted from hourly positions, indicating strong opportunities for advancement. By joining Olive Garden, you become part of a family that values excellence, teamwork, and a genuine care for each other and our guests. Whether you’re seeking a long-term career or a flexible job to fit your lifestyle, Olive Garden offers an environment where you can grow, learn, and succeed. We would love to welcome you as the newest member of our family and support your journey every step of the way.

• high school diploma or equivalent
• ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• strong customer service orientation
• ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• willingness to learn and adapt
• polite and professional demeanor
• ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously