Server

Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain that specializes in Italian-American cuisine, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere for families and friends to enjoy a memorable dining experience. Known for its freshly prepared dishes, extensive wine selection, and friendly service, Olive Garden strives to create an environment where guests feel like part of the family. As part of a larger hospitality group, Olive Garden is committed to high standards of health and safety, ensuring the wellbeing of both team members and guests by maintaining rigorous sanitation practices and promoting team wellness.

This position as a server at Olive Garden provides an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about hospitality and guest service. The role involves delivering exceptional dining experiences by offering safe, friendly, and attentive service. Servers engage guests by sharing their knowledge of Italian cuisine, wine, and fresh ingredients, creating a welcoming atmosphere that encourages guests to return. Working at Olive Garden means being part of a supportive team that values flexible scheduling to accommodate life commitments like school, childcare, and family care. This entry-level hourly position pays $6.75 per hour plus tips, with weekly pay and many valuable benefits that foster personal and professional growth. Servers also receive a free employee meal and have access to ongoing training that helps build critical skills for current and future roles.

In addition to competitive pay and flexible schedules, Olive Garden offers a comprehensive benefits package. Team members accrue paid sick leave, and after one year of service, they become eligible for paid family and medical leave of up to two weeks. Medical and dental insurance plans are available to support employee health, along with a 401(k) savings plan that includes company matching after one year. Employees also enjoy discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and more, making Olive Garden an attractive employer for those seeking career advancement opportunities in the hospitality industry. Notably, over 50% of managers at Olive Garden are promoted from hourly positions, highlighting the company’s commitment to internal growth and leadership development.

Olive Garden's safety-first culture ensures that team members operate in a clean, safe environment where wellness is prioritized. The company’s dedication to employee health and guest satisfaction creates a positive workplace culture that fosters teamwork, respect, and ongoing learning. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a family-oriented team where every member plays a crucial role in delivering an outstanding guest experience and contributing to the restaurant's success. This server role offers meaningful work with ample support, recognition, and opportunities to grow within a beloved and well-established restaurant brand.