Server

Olive Garden is a leading casual dining restaurant chain renowned for its authentic Italian cuisine and warm family-friendly atmosphere. As part of the Darden Restaurants family, Olive Garden is committed to delivering an exceptional dining experience that resonates with guests seeking quality food and heartfelt hospitality. The brand prides itself on its dedication to fresh ingredients, culinary craftsmanship, and a welcoming environment that makes every guest feel like part of the family. Olive Garden operates hundreds of locations across the nation, offering employment opportunities that support career growth and personal development within a supportive community. Known for its vibrant culture, Olive Garden encourages teamwork, ongoing learning, and a commitment to high standards of safety, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.

At Olive Garden, the role of the server is essential to creating memorable dining experiences. Servers are the frontline ambassadors of hospitality, responsible for delivering attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable service that welcomes guests and makes them feel at home. As a server, you will use your knowledge of Olive Garden's menu, including food, wine, and the fresh ingredients that define the cuisine, to guide guests on a culinary journey through Italy. This role offers a competitive hourly wage of $16.66 plus tips, flexible scheduling to accommodate personal commitments such as school and family care, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports both personal and professional well-being. The position includes fully paid training designed to build critical skills for current performance and future career advancement within Olive Garden’s management track where more than half of the managers have been promoted from hourly positions.

Olive Garden values a family-oriented culture where team members support one another in delivering excellent guest experiences while upholding rigorous health and safety standards. The restaurant emphasizes wellness and sanitation to ensure a safe environment for both employees and customers. Joining Olive Garden as a server means becoming part of a family that celebrates diversity, teamwork, career growth, and a passion for hospitality, all while contributing to the company’s ongoing success in the dining industry. Whether you are looking to balance work with school, seeking competitive pay and benefits, or aspiring to grow within a company committed to your future, Olive Garden offers a rewarding and fulfilling place to build your career.