Server

Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain known for its authentic Italian cuisine and warm, welcoming atmosphere. With a strong focus on quality, family values, and guest satisfaction, Olive Garden offers a unique dining experience that transports guests on a culinary journey through Italy. The company prides itself on its commitment to health, safety, and sanitation practices, prioritizing the wellness of both its team members and guests. Olive Garden restaurants provide a friendly and supportive environment where team members are valued as part of the family, promoting career growth and skill development within the hospitality industry.

This position is for a server at Olive Garden, where pay varies by location and includes tips. Servers at Olive Garden play a critical role in delivering exceptional dining experiences by providing attentive, safe, and friendly service. They engage guests with knowledge and enthusiasm about the menu offerings, including food, wine, and fresh ingredients, creating loyal guests who feel like part of the Olive Garden family. The role also emphasizes adherence to high safety and sanitation standards to ensure a clean and healthy environment.

As a server, you will benefit from flexible scheduling to balance life commitments such as school, childcare, and family care. Olive Garden provides weekly pay, anniversary pay to recognize employee loyalty, and paid sick leave accrual starting from the date of hire. After one year of service, employees are eligible for paid family and medical leave and medical/dental insurance benefits. The restaurant supports ongoing training to build critical skills for current and future roles, along with generous discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and more. Employee meals from a limited menu are provided free of charge, adding to the overall rewarding working environment.

Olive Garden also offers a 401(k) savings plan with company match after one year of service and provides opportunities for management career advancement. Impressively, over 50% of their managers are promoted from within hourly positions, reflecting the company’s commitment to fostering internal growth and development. The environment is one where team members are supported, valued, and encouraged to grow their careers while delivering a memorable dining experience to guests. At Olive Garden, the phrase "We’re All Family Here" is not just a motto but a way of life, underscoring the sense of belonging and teamwork central to the company culture. Join Olive Garden’s winning family and contribute to a team where your role as a server is essential to the company’s ongoing success and guest satisfaction.