Server - Now Hiring!
Posted on October 24, 2025
Olive Garden is a renowned Italian restaurant chain known for its warm hospitality and authentic Italian cuisine. As a family-oriented company, Olive Garden emphasizes creating a welcoming and inclusive environment not only for guests but also for its employees. With a presence across numerous locations, it provides a dynamic and supportive workplace for individuals passionate about delivering excellent service and cultivating memorable dining experiences. Olive Garden is committed to upholding high standards of safety and sanitation to ensure the well-being of its team members and guests alike. They foster a culture of continuous growth by offering training programs and career advancement opportunities to help employees succeed in their current roles and beyond.
Joining Olive Garden as a Server means becoming an integral part of a team that values enthusiasm, culinary knowledge, and dedication to exemplary customer service. This role involves creating exceptional dining experiences by delivering safe, friendly, and attentive service that makes guests feel like part of the Olive Garden family. Servers are ambassadors of Italian culture and cuisine, guiding guests through a unique culinary journey with expertise in food, wines, and the quality of fresh ingredients served. The position offers a variable pay rate depending on location, plus tips, and includes a flexible schedule to accommodate life’s other commitments such as school, childcare, or family care.
As a Server at Olive Garden, you will benefit from competitive weekly pay, anniversary pay, and paid sick leave starting from day one. The company also offers paid family and medical leave after one year of service, medical and dental insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan with a company match for those who have been with the company for over a year. The work environment is enriched with perks such as free employee meals, discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and much more. There are ongoing training opportunities designed to build critical skills that empower servers to advance within the company, with more than half of managers promoted from hourly positions. Olive Garden’s commitment to its employees is reflected in the promise to provide a supportive, rewarding, and safe workplace where each member of the team is valued and encouraged to flourish.
- Ability to provide safe and friendly service
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Willingness to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Dependable and punctual
- Ability to follow safety and sanitation guidelines
- Good communication skills