Busser

Olive Garden is a well-known American casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine. As part of the Darden Restaurants family, Olive Garden has established a reputation for offering a warm and inviting dining experience, complemented by high-quality food and attentive service. With a strong emphasis on family values and community, Olive Garden strives to create a welcoming atmosphere for both its guests and employees. Established with the goal of bringing friends and families together, Olive Garden operates numerous locations nationwide and continues to grow by staying true to its founding principles of hospitality and care.

Olive Garden is currently hiring for the position of Busser, an essential team role that helps maintain the smooth operation of the dining room by supporting front-of-house staff and ensuring a clean, safe, and sanitized environment for guests. This is an hourly position paying $17.13 per hour plus tips. The role offers a flexible schedule to accommodate other life commitments, including school, childcare, or family care. The busser works closely with servers to deliver exceptional service while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety prescribed by the restaurant.

As a busser at Olive Garden, you become part of a family-oriented team where your efforts directly contribute to guest satisfaction and the overall success of the restaurant. Beyond clearing and setting tables, bussers assist in maintaining the dining areas by constantly cleaning and sanitizing to ensure an inviting environment. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to health and safety standards are critical for this role. The company’s dedication extends to providing ongoing training to build critical skills not only for the current role but for future career opportunities within the organization.

Employees at Olive Garden enjoy a variety of benefits including paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave, medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching, and discounts on a range of services and products. Management career advancement opportunities are highly encouraged, with over 50% of managers promoted from within the hourly positions. This role is perfect for individuals looking for a supportive work environment with chances to grow and develop professionally while helping to create memorable dining experiences for guests.