Food and Beverage Server

Apple Valley, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Hourly

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

flexible schedules

Free Employee Meal

weekly pay

Anniversary pay

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

ongoing training

discounts

401K Savings Plan

Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine. With a strong commitment to creating memorable dining experiences, Olive Garden offers its guests a warm and inviting atmosphere filled with family-friendly hospitality. The restaurant emphasizes high-quality ingredients, authentic flavors, and attentive service to craft meals that guests can cherish for a lifetime. Olive Garden is part of the Darden Restaurants family, known for its dedication to community involvement, team member development, and outstanding guest satisfaction. Frequently recognized for its welcoming environment and positive workplace culture, Olive Garden provides opportunities for employees to grow and succeed within the company.

The role of a Food and Beverage Server at Olive Garden is pivotal to the overall dining experience. Servers are the face of the restaurant, responsible for delivering exceptional customer service while fostering a friendly and comfortable environment for all guests. This full-time or part-time position involves greeting patrons with warmth, guiding them through the menu with expert recommendations, and ensuring their orders are fulfilled promptly and accurately. Servers must possess a passion for hospitality and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, maintaining attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness and safety throughout the dining area.

Working as a Food and Beverage Server offers an excellent opportunity to engage with guests, share knowledge about the dishes and wines, and contribute to the team’s success within a supportive and dynamic setting. Olive Garden invests in ongoing staff training to build vital skills and promote career advancement, with many management roles being filled internally. This position not only requires excellent communication skills and a cheerful demeanor but also provides employees with a rewarding career path, flexible schedules, and competitive benefits. Servers at Olive Garden play a vital role in making every guest feel like family while upholding the brand’s reputation for quality and hospitality.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in customer service or hospitality preferred
Excellent verbal communication skills
Ability to stand for extended periods
Basic numeracy skills for handling payments
Ability to work flexible schedules including nights and weekends
Must be at least 18 years old

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Prior experience in food and beverage service preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Friendly and professional demeanor
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Job Duties

Warmly greet guests and present menus, offering insightful recommendations on food and beverage selections
Accurately take and deliver food and drink orders, ensuring timely service and presentation standards are met
Anticipate and respond to guest needs, ensuring their satisfaction throughout their dining experience
Process payments efficiently and accurately, maintaining proper cash handling procedures
Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting dining area, adhering to all sanitation and safety guidelines
Collaborate effectively with kitchen and host staff to ensure seamless service flow