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Olive Garden is a renowned Italian restaurant chain celebrated for offering a warm, family-friendly dining environment and authentic Italian cuisine inspired by Italy's culinary traditions. As part of a reputable global brand, Olive Garden prides itself on delivering memorable dining experiences that blend great food, exceptional hospitality, and a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant operates with a strong commitment to health, safety, and the well-being of both its guests and team members, ensuring that the staff performs in a supportive and dynamic workplace. With flexible schedules and numerous training and career growth opportunities, Olive Garden has established itself as a leading employer in the casual dining sector. The role of a server at Olive Garden is crucial in creating an exceptional dining experience for every guest. Servers play a pivotal part in welcoming guests, guiding them through an enjoyable meal inspired by Italy, and providing attentive, friendly service that upholds the restaurant’s high standards. The position is designed to foster a sense of family among team members and guests alike, emphasizing teamwork, respect, and a passion for authentic cuisine. Servers are not only responsible for delivering meals and beverages but also for educating guests about menu items, including food, wine, and fresh ingredient selections. This role offers variable pay depending on location plus tips, making it both rewarding and competitive. In addition to competitive compensation, Olive Garden offers a variety of employee benefits designed to support personal and professional growth. These include flexible scheduling to accommodate life commitments such as schooling or family care, free employee meals with a limited menu, weekly pay, anniversary pay bonuses, and paid sick leave accrued from the beginning of employment. More comprehensive benefits like paid family and medical leave after one year of service, medical and dental insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match further illustrate Olive Garden's dedication to its team members’ well-being. The restaurant also provides ongoing training to build critical skills and offers management career advancement opportunities, with over half of managers promoted from hourly positions. Candidates who join Olive Garden as servers gain the chance to be part of a company that values safety, teamwork, and excellent service. The restaurant is dedicated to maintaining clean and safe environments through stringent sanitation measures, ensuring that both team members and guests can feel secure and comfortable. For those passionate about hospitality and eager to grow within a respected industry leader, Olive Garden presents an inspiring work environment where every team member is valued as family. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who seek flexible work arrangements, development chances, and the ability to contribute to memorable guest experiences in a rewarding role.

• high school diploma or equivalent
• ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• must be at least 18 years old
• ability to stand for extended periods
• excellent customer service skills
• capacity to work in a team-oriented environment
• commitment to maintaining health and safety standards