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Olive Garden, a renowned casual dining restaurant brand specializing in Italian cuisine, has proudly established itself as a leader in the restaurant industry by delivering exceptional service and high-quality meals to guests across various locations. With a strong focus on family values and creating a welcoming atmosphere, Olive Garden has become a favorite destination for diners seeking a warm and friendly dining experience. The company prides itself on fostering a positive work environment where team members are valued and given opportunities to grow and succeed in their careers. Olive Garden's commitment to safety and sanitation ensures that all guests and employees enjoy a safe and healthy environment, meeting the industry's highest standards for cleanliness and wellness. The role of a To Go Specialist at Olive Garden is integral to its customer service mission, especially in today's fast-paced world where convenience and safety are paramount. This position focuses on facilitating the accurate and timely preparation and delivery of takeout orders, ensuring customers receive their meals with the quality and care they expect, whether pick-up is in the restaurant or curbside. A To Go Specialist upholds the highest standards of food safety and sanitation while providing exceptional guest service. They are knowledgeable about menu offerings and confident in making recommendations to enhance the guest experience. Attention to detail, a strong sense of urgency, and excellent communication skills are essential qualities for success in this role. Employment type is variable depending on location, with pay supplemented by tips. This position comes with a variety of benefits aimed at supporting team members' work-life balance and professional development. Olive Garden offers flexible schedules to accommodate employees' personal commitments such as schooling and childcare, as well as free employee meals (with a limited menu), weekly pay, and anniversary pay recognizing dedication and tenure. Additionally, employees accrue paid sick leave starting from the time of hire and are eligible for paid family and medical leave after one year of service. The restaurant also provides medical and dental insurance options, ongoing training to help team members build critical skills, numerous discounts on various products and services, a 401(k) savings plan with company match after one year, and opportunities for career advancement with over half of managers promoted from within. Olive Garden deeply values its team members and fosters a family-like culture where everyone’s contributions are recognized and appreciated. Joining Olive Garden as a To Go Specialist means becoming part of a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to excellence in service and hospitality. This role is perfect for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy interacting with people, and take pride in ensuring every guest leaves satisfied. At Olive Garden, every team member is considered family, and the company is committed to helping employees succeed both professionally and personally. By prioritizing health, safety, and a positive guest experience, Olive Garden continues to set itself apart as a leader in the restaurant industry and a great place to work.

• high school diploma or equivalent
• prior food service or customer service experience preferred
• ability to multitask and work under pressure
• excellent communication skills
• attention to detail and accuracy
• availability to work flexible schedules including evenings and weekends
• ability to stand for extended periods