Urgent Hire:Host-Join Us Now! in Burlington,VT,USA,VT | Hiring
Posted on October 24, 2025
Role Based in Burlington, VT, USA
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- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Burlington, VT, USA location.
- Role in Burlington, VT, USA: Host - Join Us Now!
- Company: Olive Garden
- Compensation: $14-$16/Hour (approx. $17.9k/Year)
- Location: Burlington, VT, USA, VT
- Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.
- Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
- This Burlington, VT, USA-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Olive Garden team in Burlington, VT, USA, VT is growing.
- Benefit from working in Burlington, VT, USA, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine. Known for its warm hospitality and inviting atmosphere, Olive Garden prides itself on being a place where family and friends can come together to enjoy exceptional meals made from fresh ingredients. As part of the Darden Restaurants family, Olive Garden operates with a commitment to quality, service, and community involvement. This company values its employees and fosters a family-oriented culture where team members are supported and given opportunities for growth. Olive Garden offers flexible schedules to accommodate various life commitments such as school, childcare, and family care. The employment type for this role is typically hourly wage, with compensation ranging from $14.01 to $16.00 per hour, reflecting competitive pay within the casual dining industry.
This role is that of a Host, the essential first point of contact for guests entering Olive Garden. As a Host, you hold a critical position responsible for shaping the guests' first and lasting impressions. Your friendly demeanor and warm smile will set the tone for an exceptional dining experience. Duties include greeting and seating guests, managing waitlists, maintaining cleanliness and sanitization in guest and team touchpoints, and ensuring menus are clean and presentable. Your role also involves attentive guest interactions, guiding guests to their tables, and offering recommendations to elevate their dining experience.
Safety and sanitation are top priorities at Olive Garden, especially in maintaining a clean and healthy environment during every shift. Hosts play a vital role in sanitizing and disinfecting high-traffic areas to ensure guest and team safety. Beyond the functional tasks, the Host contributes to creating a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere where guests feel cared for and valued from arrival to departure. The position also offers growth potential, with numerous opportunities for career advancement into management roles. Olive Garden commits to fair compensation, ongoing training, robust benefits including medical and dental insurance, paid sick leave and family medical leave, as well as a 401(k) savings plan with company match. More than just a job, a Host role here means becoming part of a vibrant and supportive family where you can build skills and advance your career in hospitality.
- high school diploma or equivalent
- ability to provide excellent customer service
- willingness to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- ability to stand for long periods
- adherence to safety and sanitation protocols
- reliability and punctuality