Server

Olive Garden is a renowned restaurant brand known for its warm hospitality and authentic Italian dining experiences. As part of the Darden Restaurants family, Olive Garden emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere where guests feel like part of an extended family. The company is dedicated to quality food, excellent service, and maintaining high standards for health and safety to ensure a positive experience for both team members and guests. Olive Garden offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for personal growth, career advancement, and comprehensive training programs to build critical skills for future roles.

As a server at Olive Garden, you are integral to delivering exceptional dining experiences. This role involves providing safe, friendly, and attentive service that makes guests feel welcomed and valued, effectively taking them on a tour of Italy through your knowledgeable recommendations of food, wine, and fresh ingredients. The position is variable pay based on location plus tips, reflecting the importance Olive Garden places on rewarding excellent service. Servers thrive in a dynamic and lively environment, where creating loyal customers and fostering a family atmosphere is part of the daily routine.

Our servers uphold the highest standards of safety and sanitation, with a commitment to team member wellness and cleanliness in the restaurant. Olive Garden values flexible scheduling to help balance work with life commitments such as school, childcare, or family care. With benefits like weekly pay, anniversary pay, and paid sick leave accruing from hire, the company shows its dedication to employee well-being. Paid family and medical leave, medical and dental insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match after one year reflect Olive Garden’s commitment to long-term employee support.

Joining Olive Garden offers management career advancement opportunities, with over 50% of managers promoted from hourly positions. This promotes internal growth and the cultivation of leadership from within. Employees receive ongoing training to enhance their skills and enjoy discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and more. The company culture centers on being a family, creating a positive, motivating, and inclusive workplace. If you are passionate about hospitality and want to be part of a team that upholds tradition, quality, and exceptional service, then Olive Garden is the ideal workplace for you.