To Go Specialist - Join Us Now!
Posted on October 24, 2025
Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain known for its Italian-American cuisine, warm hospitality, and family-friendly atmosphere. As part of a well-established brand that prides itself on providing guests with a memorable dining experience, Olive Garden emphasizes quality, safety, and a commitment to its team members. With a strong foundation built on a culture of inclusion and opportunity, Olive Garden has become a popular choice for both customers and employees seeking a rewarding and supportive work environment.
Olive Garden is currently hiring for the position of To Go Specialist, an essential role within the team that focuses on delivering convenient and high-quality takeout services to guests. The job is hourly-paid at $17.70 per hour plus tips, offering flexible schedules that accommodate personal commitments such as school, childcare, or family care. The role offers outstanding benefits, including weekly pay, paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave, medical and dental insurance, and opportunities for career advancement.
The To Go Specialist plays a pivotal role in ensuring guest satisfaction by managing to-go orders with accuracy, timeliness, and a positive attitude. This position requires a proactive individual who is customer-focused and takes pride in representing the Olive Garden family to returning guests. Specialists will handle to-go food preparation coordination, communicate effectively with guests picking up orders either at the restaurant or curbside, and maintain stringent safety and sanitation standards. This role promises ongoing training to help employees build essential skills for current and future positions, fostering professional growth within the company.
Working as a To Go Specialist at Olive Garden means becoming part of a team that values respect, collaboration, and high standards for health and safety. The company prioritizes both guest and employee well-being, implementing rigorous safety protocols to ensure a clean and healthy environment. Olive Garden also invests in its team members by offering discounts on various products and services, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching, and anniversary pay rewards.
Joining Olive Garden means joining a family-oriented workplace that celebrates achievements and promotes internal growth. Over 50 percent of managers come from hourly positions, highlighting the brand's dedication to promoting from within. If you have a passion for service, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to contribute to a vibrant team that values family and quality, Olive Garden is the ideal place to grow your career as a To Go Specialist. Become a vital part of a respected restaurant chain where every day brings new opportunities to exceed guest expectations and advance your professional journey within the hospitality industry.
                - High school diploma or equivalent
 - Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays
 - Physical ability to stand for extended periods
 - Strong customer service orientation
 - Basic math skills
 - Effective verbal communication skills
 - Willingness to learn and follow safety protocols