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Olive Garden is a well-established and beloved Italian-themed restaurant chain renowned for its warm hospitality, delicious cuisine, and inviting atmosphere. Known for its commitment to delivering high-quality dining experiences, Olive Garden places a strong emphasis on family values, teamwork, and growth opportunities within the company. With a widespread presence across many locations, Olive Garden has created a vibrant community for both guests and employees where exceeding expectations and fostering loyalty are at the core of its operation. This company operates in the casual dining sector of the restaurant industry and is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of safety, cleanliness, and service. Olive Garden continually invests in ongoing training and development for its team members to ensure that each employee can grow professionally while contributing meaningfully to the guest experience. The role of the server at Olive Garden is a dynamic and essential position that directly enhances the overall dining experience for guests. Servers act as the face of the company, providing attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable service that makes every guest feel like part of the Olive Garden family. A successful server is someone who enjoys engaging with guests, understands the menu and wine offerings thoroughly, and has a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. There is flexibility in scheduling to accommodate various life commitments including school, childcare, or family care, making this an attractive role for a diverse range of candidates. The pay for this position varies by location and is supplemented by tips, making it a potentially rewarding opportunity financially. Olive Garden also offers a generous collection of benefits such as free employee meals, weekly pay, anniversary pay, paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave, and competitive medical and dental insurance. The company further supports its team members with additional perks like discounts on cellphones, travel, and electronics, as well as a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year of service. Beyond financial benefits, Olive Garden is deeply committed to career advancement. More than 50 percent of their managers are promoted from within the hourly team, illustrating the strong internal mobility and opportunities for growth. The restaurant culture emphasizes safety and sanitation, ensuring both team member wellness and guest satisfaction remain top priorities. Joining Olive Garden as a server means becoming part of a supportive and inclusive family environment where every individual’s contribution is valued. Employees are tasked with creating memorable experiences by providing safe and enjoyable service that invites guests on a culinary journey through Italy. If you are passionate about hospitality, enjoy working as part of a team, and seek a role that values your development as much as your performance, Olive Garden could be the perfect place to grow your career.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Physical stamina to stand and walk for long periods
• Compliance with health and safety standards
• Must be at least 18 years old