Busser

Olive Garden is a renowned restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine, known for its warm hospitality and inviting atmosphere. As part of the Darden Restaurants group, Olive Garden has established itself as a leader in the casual dining industry by combining quality food with excellent customer service. The company prides itself on creating a family-like environment not only for its guests but also for its team members, fostering growth, inclusivity, and personal development. With locations across various regions, Olive Garden continually seeks dedicated individuals to join their team and contribute to their mission of delivering memorable dining experiences. This position offers variable pay by location plus tips, reflecting the competitive nature of the restaurant industry and regional standards. Besides monetary compensation, Olive Garden provides a comprehensive array of benefits designed to support employees' professional and personal lives, including flexible schedules and ongoing training opportunities.

In this role as a busser at Olive Garden, you will play a crucial part in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the restaurant environment, which is a cornerstone of the company’s commitment to team member and guest health. Bussers are essential to creating a clean, sanitized, and welcoming dining room where guests can enjoy their meals comfortably. This position supports the front-of-house team by assisting servers in various ways to ensure prompt, attentive service and enhance the overall guest satisfaction. Responsibilities include clearing and resetting tables, replenishing supplies, and maintaining the cleanliness of dining and service areas to meet high standards of hygiene and safety.

Olive Garden emphasizes safety and sanitation as a top priority to protect both employees and guests. Bussers help uphold these standards by following strict protocols for cleaning and disinfecting tables, chairs, and service stations. The role requires attentiveness, good communication skills, and a team-oriented mindset, as bussers work closely with servers and management to deliver seamless service. Additionally, the company values employee development, offering opportunities for career advancement including moving into management roles, with over half of managers promoted from hourly positions.

Working at Olive Garden means joining a supportive and dynamic team where your contributions directly impact the guest experience. The company’s culture encourages flexibility, making it easier for employees to balance work with other life commitments such as school or family care. Benefits like paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave, medical and dental insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching demonstrate Olive Garden’s dedication to the well-being of its employees.

As a busser, you will be welcomed into a family-oriented workplace that values your role and supports your success. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop essential skills in a hospitality environment, enjoy competitive pay including tips, and become part of a respected brand committed to excellence and employee satisfaction. Join Olive Garden’s winning family and contribute to an exceptional dining experience every day.