Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Hourly
Work Schedule
Flexible
Job Description
Olive Garden is a leading casual dining restaurant chain well-known for its warm and inviting atmosphere, offering authentic Italian-inspired cuisine. As part of a large family of restaurants, Olive Garden commits to creating an exceptional dining experience for guests by focusing on quality food, exceptional service, and a welcoming environment. With locations nationwide, Olive Garden emphasizes teamwork, growth opportunities, and a supportive culture that treats all employees like family. The company prides itself on its commitment to employee development, safety, and well-being, providing comprehensive benefits and a workplace where everyone can thrive.
This role is for a busser position within Olive Garden, a vital part of the restaurant team that ensures guests have a clean, sanitized, and inviting environment. Bussers assist servers in providing excellent customer service while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the dining room. This position is instrumental in creating an enjoyable and safe dining experience by promptly clearing and resetting tables, assisting with guest needs, and supporting restaurant safety protocols. A busser at Olive Garden works in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and plays a key role in upholding the restaurant's safety measures, including cleaning, sanitizing, and ensuring overall team and guest wellness.
Employment for this position offers variable pay depending on location, plus tips, making it a flexible and rewarding opportunity. Olive Garden offers a flexible schedule to help balance other life commitments such as school, childcare, or family care. Weekly pay, anniversary pay, and paid sick leave based on hours worked are additional incentives. Paid family and medical leave is provided after one year of service, along with options for medical and dental insurance, supporting a comprehensive benefits package.
Olive Garden invests in ongoing training to build critical skills for current and future roles within the company. Employees also benefit from discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and more. A 401(k) savings plan with company match is available after one year of service. Importantly, Olive Garden offers management career advancement opportunities, with more than 50 percent of managers promoted from within hourly positions. This role is an excellent entry point for individuals seeking to grow their career in the hospitality industry in a company that values family, safety, and professional development.
This role is for a busser position within Olive Garden, a vital part of the restaurant team that ensures guests have a clean, sanitized, and inviting environment. Bussers assist servers in providing excellent customer service while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the dining room. This position is instrumental in creating an enjoyable and safe dining experience by promptly clearing and resetting tables, assisting with guest needs, and supporting restaurant safety protocols. A busser at Olive Garden works in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and plays a key role in upholding the restaurant's safety measures, including cleaning, sanitizing, and ensuring overall team and guest wellness.
Employment for this position offers variable pay depending on location, plus tips, making it a flexible and rewarding opportunity. Olive Garden offers a flexible schedule to help balance other life commitments such as school, childcare, or family care. Weekly pay, anniversary pay, and paid sick leave based on hours worked are additional incentives. Paid family and medical leave is provided after one year of service, along with options for medical and dental insurance, supporting a comprehensive benefits package.
Olive Garden invests in ongoing training to build critical skills for current and future roles within the company. Employees also benefit from discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and more. A 401(k) savings plan with company match is available after one year of service. Importantly, Olive Garden offers management career advancement opportunities, with more than 50 percent of managers promoted from within hourly positions. This role is an excellent entry point for individuals seeking to grow their career in the hospitality industry in a company that values family, safety, and professional development.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in food service or hospitality preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Strong physical stamina to perform cleaning and bussing duties
- Ability to stand and move for extended periods
- Commitment to following safety and sanitation protocols
- Excellent communication skills
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment is a plus
- Ability to work well in a team and under pressure
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Flexibility with work schedule
Job Duties
- Clear and reset tables promptly to ensure continuous dining service
- Assist servers in delivering fast and friendly service to guests
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the dining area
- Support safety and health protocols to protect team members and guests
- Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate dining room needs
- Assist with guest requests and provide excellent customer service
- Help maintain a welcoming and inviting dining environment
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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