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-oriented atmosphere. With a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality food and exceptional customer service, Olive Garden has built a loyal customer base by creating a welcoming environment where guests can enjoy classic Italian dishes made from fresh ingredients.
As part of a large network of restaurants, Olive Garden offers opportunities for career growth and development, supported by ongoing training and management advancement prospects. The company takes pride in its commitment to employee well-being, providing flexible schedules to accommodate life commitments such as schooling, childcare, and family care.
The To Go Specialist position at Olive Garden is a vital role focused on ensuring that customers receive their takeout orders accurately, promptly, and with the same high standards of quality and safety as dine-in service. In today's fast-paced world, many guests rely on convenient pick-up options, whether inside the restaurant or through curbside service, making this role essential to the restaurant's success. To Go Specialists at Olive Garden are not only responsible for assembling orders with attention to detail but also play a key part in enhancing the guest experience by being knowledgeable about the menu and ready to assist with recommendations.
Olive Garden offers a competitive hourly wage of $16.50 plus tips for this role, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave, medical and dental insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year of service. Employees enjoy additional perks such as free employee meals, weekly pay, anniversary bonuses, and discounts on various products and services. The company values safety and sanitation highly, prioritizing the health and wellness of both team members and guests by maintaining strict cleaning protocols and wellness checks.
Joining Olive Garden as a To Go Specialist means becoming part of a family-oriented workplace where team members support one another and contribute to a positive and efficient work environment. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop customer service skills, learn about food preparation and safety, and pursue career growth within the hospitality industry. Whether you are looking for a flexible job to balance other life responsibilities or seeking a long-term career opportunity with advancement potential, Olive Garden welcomes you to be part of their winning team.
                - High school diploma or equivalent
 - Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays
 - Must be able to stand for extended periods
 - Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
 - Reliable transportation if required for curbside service
 - Basic math skills
 - Ability to follow safety protocols and procedures