Restaurant Manager

Olive Garden, a leading restaurant chain known for its inviting Italian dining experience, is dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming environment not only for its guests but also for its employees. With over 870 locations across the U.S. and Canada, Olive Garden prides itself on being more than just a restaurant – it is a family that values acceptance, support, and strength. Known for its commitment to quality of life, career advancement opportunities, and meaningful community involvement, Olive Garden strives to provide an exceptional workplace for all team members.

As a Restaurant Manager at Olive Garden, you will play a critical role in ensuring operational excellence and delivering an outstanding dining experience. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will take initiative, focus on people, and drive results with a passion for service and a desire to win. This position offers a unique balance of responsibility and flexibility, enabling you to lead a dedicated team while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our restaurant managers typically work no more than 50 hours per week with two days off and one weekend off per month, allowing time for personal life and family commitments.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading your team towards success using a relationship-driven approach, embodying the spirit of "We’re All Family Here." At Olive Garden, family is central to everything we do, and our managers are key to fostering that culture. We provide extensive and ongoing training for career growth and development. Ninety-nine percent of our General Managers and Directors of Operations have been promoted from within, demonstrating our commitment to nurturing talent and supporting career progression.

The compensation package for restaurant managers is competitive and varies by location. Managers are eligible for quarterly bonuses and receive weekly pay. Immediate eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance ensures access to comprehensive healthcare coverage. The company also offers paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance, along with discounts on a wide range of products and services. Olive Garden supports its employees with vacation and flex time, including up to three weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment, as well as maternity and paternity leave, adoption reimbursement assistance, and paid time to care for family members after one year of service.

At Olive Garden, we believe in giving back to the communities we serve. The company has donated over 44 million pounds of food to hunger relief efforts and has granted more than $30 million to team members through its emergency assistance fund. Our commitment extends to safety and sanitation, with ongoing adherence to CDC guidelines to protect our guests and team members, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.

By joining Olive Garden as a Restaurant Manager, you become part of a company that values your personal and professional growth, supports your family needs, and encourages active community involvement. This role is perfect for those who are passionate about hospitality, motivated to lead a team to success, and eager to contribute to a culture that treats everyone like family.