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Olive Garden is a renowned Italian-themed restaurant chain known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and dedication to delivering high-quality dining experiences. As part of Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden stands out with its commitment to authentic Italian cuisine, exceptional customer service, and a family-friendly environment. With locations across the country, Olive Garden offers not just a meal but an experience that resonates with families, friends, and guests looking for comforting and delicious food. This specific job opening is for the position of To Go Specialist, a crucial role that bridges the gap between the restaurant and guests who prefer the convenience of taking their orders to enjoy elsewhere. This role recognizes the changing dynamics of dining preferences, where takeout and curbside pickup have become essential services, especially for guests seeking speedy and safe options amid busy lifestyles. The To Go Specialist ensures that every takeout order is accurate, timely, and prepared with the highest standards of safety and quality, reflecting Olive Garden's commitment to customer satisfaction. Employment for this position offers flexible schedules, making it ideal for individuals balancing other commitments such as school, childcare, or family care. Compensation is variable by location, plus tips, which provide employees with the opportunity to enhance their earnings based on service quality. Beyond competitive pay, Olive Garden prioritizes the health and well-being of its team members by offering comprehensive benefits and continuous training. As a To Go Specialist, you will be the face of convenience and quality for guests opting for takeout or curbside service. You will use your extensive menu knowledge to guide guests, helping them choose dishes suited to their tastes or dietary needs. Your role involves swift and accurate order processing, ensuring every guest leaves satisfied and confident in their decision to choose Olive Garden. This position requires a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both guests and kitchen staff, ensuring a smooth and pleasant experience. Integrity and teamwork are the foundations of Olive Garden’s culture. Working as a To Go Specialist means joining a family committed to high standards of safety, health protocols, and sanitation practices. The restaurant maintains a clean and healthy environment for both team members and guests, safeguarding everyone’s well-being. Employees receive ongoing training to sharpen skills relevant to the current role and to prepare for future career advancement opportunities, with many management positions filled from within. Olive Garden offers an encouraging work environment with numerous benefits designed to support and reward employees. These include paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave after one year of service, medical and dental insurance options, and a 401(k) savings plan with a company match. Additional perks such as discounts on cellphones, travel, and electronics add value to working at Olive Garden. Celebrating employee milestones with anniversary pay and providing weekly paychecks are part of Olive Garden’s commitment to showing appreciation for its team. The role of To Go Specialist is rewarding and plays a vital part in ensuring Olive Garden remains synonymous with quality, convenience, and family values. Whether assisting guests in-store or managing curbside pick-up, you contribute to creating a memorable experience that brings guests back time and time again. Olive Garden embraces diversity, values employee contributions, and fosters a supportive atmosphere where every team member feels like part of the family.

• high school diploma or equivalent
• ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• capable of standing for long periods
• able to lift up to 25 pounds
• strong multitasking skills
• effective communication skills
• team-oriented mindset