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Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain known for its warm Italian hospitality, fresh ingredients, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes every guest feel like family. Established with a commitment to providing high-quality dining experiences, Olive Garden has earned a reputation for its delicious Italian-inspired dishes and exceptional customer service. With numerous locations nationwide, Olive Garden continues to grow and innovatively adapt to meet the needs of its diverse customer base while maintaining a strong focus on community, team member well-being, and operational excellence. As an employer, Olive Garden values building a supportive workplace culture that nurtures professional growth, offers competitive compensation, and provides outstanding employee benefits.

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and friendly Hosts to join our team. This role is essential in creating the guests' first and lasting impression upon arrival at Olive Garden. The Host serves as the welcoming face of the restaurant and plays a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and enjoyable dining experience. Hosting is a dynamic position that blends customer service, communication, and operational responsibilities to guarantee that guests feel valued and cared for from the moment they enter until they leave. Hosts are tasked with greeting guests with a warm smile, managing seating arrangements, maintaining dining area cleanliness, and supporting team members by upholding the highest standards of safety and sanitation.

As part of our family, Hosts benefit from flexible scheduling that accommodates school, childcare, family care, or other personal commitments, alongside a competitive wage range from $21.65 to $27.00 per hour. We offer weekly pay, paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave, medical and dental insurance, free employee meals, anniversary pay, ongoing training for skills development, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match after one year of service. Olive Garden also supports career advancement opportunities, with over half of our management team promoted from hourly positions, enabling Hosts to envision clear pathways to managerial and leadership roles.

At Olive Garden, health and safety remain a top priority. Hosts play a vital role in maintaining a clean and safe environment by regularly sanitizing and disinfecting guest and team member touchpoints. Our team fosters a culture of wellness, teamwork, and mutual respect, making Olive Garden more than just a workplace—it’s a community. Join us to become part of a supportive family that values your contributions, provides personal and professional growth, and encourages you to bring your best self to work every day. We look forward to welcoming you home to Olive Garden, where we are all family here.