Busser

Olive Garden is a leading casual dining restaurant specializing in Italian-American cuisine and known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and emphasis on family-style dining. With numerous locations across the United States, Olive Garden is committed to providing guests with high-quality food, exceptional service, and a comfortable environment where families and friends can come together to enjoy delicious meals. The company values teamwork, guest satisfaction, and a commitment to safety and sanitation to ensure every dining experience is memorable and enjoyable. Olive Garden has built a reputation as a family-friendly restaurant that fosters career growth and development for its team members. They offer a supportive work environment where employees have access to ongoing training and opportunities for advancement, making it more than just a place to work, but a place to grow and belong.

The busser position at Olive Garden is integral to maintaining the high standards the company sets for guest experience and restaurant cleanliness. Bussers play a vital role in ensuring that the dining area remains spotless, sanitized, and welcoming at all times, supporting the servers and enhancing overall guest satisfaction. This position involves a commitment to the highest safety and sanitation practices to maintain a healthy environment for both guests and team members. As a busser, you will assist servers by clearing and resetting tables quickly, refilling water glasses, and attending to guests’ needs promptly, ensuring a seamless dining experience. The role requires a proactive attitude, attention to detail, and a friendly, service-oriented mindset.

Olive Garden offers flexible scheduling options designed to help team members balance work with other life commitments, such as school, childcare, or family obligations. Pay for this role is variable based on location and includes tips, providing an opportunity for earning additional income. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package, including free employee meals, weekly pay, anniversary bonuses, paid sick leave accruing upon hire, paid family and medical leave after one year of service, as well as medical and dental insurance options. Employees have access to discounts on cell phones, travel, electronics, and more. Additionally, Olive Garden supports long-term financial security through a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year. For those interested in career growth, there are numerous management advancement opportunities, with over 50 percent of managers promoted from within hourly positions. This role offers a chance to be part of a team where every member is valued, respected, and considered family.