Busser

Olive Garden is a renowned Italian dining restaurant chain known for its warm, family-style atmosphere and delicious Italian cuisine. With a commitment to providing guests with an exceptional dining experience, Olive Garden emphasizes high standards in both food quality and customer service. The company places a strong focus on creating a positive and supportive work environment for its employees, often referred to as its "Family." This commitment is reflected in the comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities offered to team members, making it an attractive place to work for individuals seeking a rewarding career in the hospitality industry.

As a busser at Olive Garden, you will hold a vital position that directly contributes to the overall guest experience. This role is essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and inviting dining environment. Bussers play a key part in supporting the servers and ensuring that the restaurant meets the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation. The position involves duties such as clearing and resetting tables, assisting with guest needs, and ensuring that all dining areas are sanitized and well-maintained throughout service. The role is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring teamwork, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to guest service.

Olive Garden offers flexible schedules to accommodate employees balancing other life commitments, such as school and family care. Alongside the competitive pay structure that varies by location plus tips, Olive Garden provides a variety of benefits to foster employee well-being and career development. These benefits include medical and dental insurance, paid sick leave that accrues from the moment of hire, paid family and medical leave after one year of service, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match. The company also invests in ongoing training programs designed to build critical skills for current roles and future career advancements. Over 50% of managers are promoted from hourly positions, highlighting strong internal mobility.

The busser position at Olive Garden is not just a job—it’s an entry point into a thriving, supportive community where safety, sanitation, and guest satisfaction are prioritized. Through this role, employees have the opportunity to grow within the industry and develop valuable skills in hospitality, teamwork, and customer service. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a family committed to excellence and shared success.