Server

Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine. With a widespread presence across many locations, Olive Garden is celebrated for its warm, family-friendly atmosphere and fresh, high-quality ingredients. The company prides itself on creating an inviting dining experience where guests feel valued and cared for, much like being part of the Olive Garden family. Known for its commitment to health and safety, Olive Garden maintains rigorous sanitation standards and team member wellness to ensure a safe and clean environment for both employees and patrons.

This position is for a Server at Olive Garden, a role pivotal in delivering outstanding dining experiences to guests. Servers at Olive Garden are the face of the restaurant, responsible for welcoming guests and providing attentive, friendly, and professional service. The role involves sharing detailed knowledge of the menu, including various food and wine options rooted in Italian traditions, enticing guests with recommendations based on fresh, quality ingredients. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting and who enjoy engaging with customers to enhance their dining experiences. Employment is variable by location with additional earning potential through tips. This position offers flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance, whether balancing school, childcare, or other personal commitments. Olive Garden supports its employees with comprehensive training to build skills that benefit both current and future career paths. The restaurant fosters a culture of growth with many management opportunities, as over half of management hires come from within, advancing from hourly positions.

At Olive Garden, teamwork and dedication to excellence are highly valued, nurturing a supportive family environment for staff members. The company offers competitive pay supplemented by benefits such as weekly pay, anniversary pay, paid sick leave accrued based on hours worked, and paid family and medical leave after one year of service. In addition, employees enjoy medical and dental insurance, discounts on various consumer goods and travel, and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year. Free employee meals on a limited menu reinforce the company’s care for team members. Olive Garden’s commitment extends beyond just employment – it is dedicated to the long-term wellness and professional growth of its employees. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a team passionate about hospitality and eager to welcome new members into their family-oriented culture.