To Go Specialist - Join Us Now!
Posted on October 24, 2025
Olive Garden is a renowned chain of casual dining restaurants specializing in Italian-American cuisine, known for its welcoming ambiance and commitment to delivering a memorable dining experience. With locations across the country, Olive Garden emphasizes hospitality, quality food, and a family-friendly environment that resonates with both guests and team members. The company takes pride in fostering a positive workplace culture where diversity, inclusion, and growth opportunities are prioritized. Olive Garden offers flexible work schedules, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing training programs designed to help employees advance within the company. The employment type for the To Go Specialist position is typically part-time or full-time, with pay variables depending on location, plus tips, allowing for competitive earnings based on performance and service quality.
The role of a To Go Specialist at Olive Garden is crucial in delivering convenience, quality, and safety for guests who prefer to enjoy their meals off-premises. As a To Go Specialist, you are the face of Olive Garden’s to-go service, ensuring each order is prepared accurately, packaged properly, and delivered promptly whether guests pick up inside the restaurant or curbside in their vehicles. This position requires a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, and extensive menu knowledge to assist guests with recommendations and answer questions. You play a key role in maintaining the high standards of health and safety protocols, including sanitation and team member wellness, which are at the core of Olive Garden’s success. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys creating loyal customers through exceptional service and care. Olive Garden provides an inclusive and supportive family environment where employees can grow professionally and personally, with opportunities for management career advancement for over half of the managers promoted from hourly positions. This job does not only offer a chance to earn competitively but also to enjoy benefits such as health insurance, paid sick leave, family and medical leave, employee meals, and more. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a family that values commitment, quality, and growth while providing a rewarding experience working in a vibrant restaurant setting.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members
- Basic math skills for handling transactions
- Willingness to comply with safety and sanitation protocols
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds