Server - Now Hiring!
Posted on October 24, 2025
Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain specializing in authentic Italian cuisine. Known for its warm and inviting atmosphere, Olive Garden prides itself on creating an environment where guests feel like part of the family. With hundreds of locations nationwide, Olive Garden serves millions of guests every year, offering a menu that features a wide variety of fresh, high-quality ingredients and classic Italian dishes such as pasta, soups, salads, and seafood. The company is dedicated to delivering an exceptional dining experience characterized by great service, welcoming staff, and a focus on customer satisfaction. Olive Garden is not just about great food but also about fostering a community atmosphere, both for guests and employees alike.
This particular role is for a Server position at Olive Garden, which offers an hourly wage starting at $9 plus tips. It is designed for individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced, friendly environment. Servers at Olive Garden are key to creating memorable dining experiences by providing attentive and safe service that makes guests feel welcomed and appreciated. This role emphasizes the importance of teamwork, communication, and a strong knowledge of the menu to guide guests through their dining journey as if taking them on a tour of Italy. The job also prioritizes health and safety standards to ensure a clean and safe environment for both staff and visitors.
Olive Garden provides its employees with a range of benefits to support their work-life balance and professional growth. These benefits include flexible scheduling to accommodate other life commitments like schooling or childcare, free employee meals with a limited menu, weekly pay, and anniversary pay to celebrate loyalty. Employees accrue paid sick leave and can access paid family and medical leave after one year of service. Medical and dental insurance options are available to support staff health needs. Additionally, Olive Garden invests in ongoing training that helps build critical skills for current roles and future career advancement, highlighting the company’s commitment to employee development.
The company also offers unique perks such as discounts on cellphones, travel, and electronics, along with a 401(k) savings plan that includes a company match after one year of service. Career advancement opportunities are a significant part of working at Olive Garden, with over 50 percent of managers promoted from within hourly positions. This Server role is ideal for individuals looking for a rewarding job in the hospitality industry, with the chance to grow within a supportive and vibrant company culture. Olive Garden’s emphasis on family values and high standards of safety, sanitation, and service positions it as an excellent choice for prospective employees aiming to build a stable and fulfilling career in restaurant service.
                - Must be at least 18 years old
 - Availability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
 - Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
 - Must be able to communicate effectively in English
 - Must be able to handle cash and operate a POS system
 - Able to work as part of a team
 - Must comply with all health and safety regulations