To Go Specialist - Join Us Now!
Posted on October 24, 2025
Olive Garden is a renowned and beloved restaurant chain known for its warm hospitality, delicious Italian cuisine, and family-friendly atmosphere. As part of the Darden Restaurants family, Olive Garden prioritizes creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for both its guests and team members. With a commitment to high standards in both food quality and customer service, Olive Garden has built a reputation as a go-to destination for casual dining experiences across the United States. The company values its employees greatly and offers numerous benefits and opportunities for growth, making it a rewarding place to build a career in the hospitality industry.
This opportunity is for the role of a To Go Specialist at Olive Garden. The To Go Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring guests receive convenient and high-quality food for takeout or curbside pickup. Understanding that life is busy for many customers, the To Go Specialist helps deliver on the promise of convenience without sacrificing Olive Garden's hallmark quality or safety standards. This position emphasizes both speed and accuracy while maintaining a friendly and helpful demeanor. The To Go Specialist will be well-versed in the extensive Olive Garden menu, able to confidently provide recommendations and ensure guests leave satisfied.
As part of the Olive Garden family, the role offers flexible scheduling to help employees balance personal lives such as school, childcare, or family care. Starting pay is $11.79 per hour plus tips, with weekly paychecks and anniversary pay as additional incentives. Employees also receive a free meal from a limited menu during shifts and can take advantage of paid sick leave, family and medical leave (after one year of service), and comprehensive medical and dental insurance. The company is dedicated to ongoing training, helping team members build critical skills for their current jobs and potential advancement within the company. There is a clear career development path, with over half of the management team having been promoted from hourly positions. Olive Garden also provides discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and more, along with a 401(k) savings plan with company match after one year.
Safety is a paramount priority at Olive Garden. The restaurant ensures rigorous safety and sanitation measures are followed, promoting team member wellness and maintaining clean environments for all guests. This commitment further enhances the guest experience and supports the well-being of every team member.
Joining Olive Garden as a To Go Specialist means becoming an integral part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and supports your career growth. If you are enthusiastic about delivering excellent customer service and being part of a respected and family-oriented brand, this opportunity could be the perfect fit.
                - minimum age requirement as per labor laws
 - ability to stand for extended periods
 - availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
 - basic math skills for handling cash transactions
 - reliable transportation
 - willingness to complete food handling training and certifications as required