
Job Overview
Work Schedule
Flexible
Job Description
Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain that specializes in Italian-American cuisine. Known for its warm and inviting atmosphere, Olive Garden offers guests authentic dishes prepared with high-quality ingredients. The restaurant prides itself on being a family-oriented establishment that emphasizes genuine hospitality and exceptional dining experiences. With locations across the United States, Olive Garden has become a favorite dining destination for families, friends, and individuals seeking comfort food in a welcoming environment.
This position as a To Go Specialist at Olive Garden is an exciting opportunity for those who enjoy customer service and working in a fast-paced environment. Olive Garden recognizes the busy lives of its guests and prioritizes convenience without compromising the quality or safety of its food. The To Go Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring guests receive their orders accurately and on time, whether they pick up their food inside the restaurant or opt for curbside service. This role is integral to maintaining Olive Garden's high standards for service excellence, guest satisfaction, and safety.
The To Go Specialist position offers flexible schedules that accommodate other life commitments such as school, childcare, or family care. This flexibility allows team members to balance work with personal responsibilities effectively. The job provides a variable pay scale depending on the location plus tips, allowing for potential earnings beyond the base pay. Olive Garden fosters growth by offering ongoing training to build critical skills that can be applied to this role and future career opportunities within the company. The restaurant encourages career advancement, with over 50 percent of managers promoted from hourly positions, highlighting a strong commitment to internal growth.
Team members enjoy a wide range of benefits that support their well-being and financial security. These include free employee meals from a limited menu, weekly paychecks, anniversary pay, and paid sick leave that accrues one hour for every 30 hours worked starting from the date of hire. Additionally, paid family and medical leave is available after one year of service, providing up to two weeks of leave. Olive Garden also offers medical and dental insurance to eligible employees, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year, and discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and more.
Olive Garden is committed to maintaining the highest safety and sanitation standards to protect the health and wellness of both team members and guests. The company places a strong emphasis on cleanliness, safety protocols, and team member wellness programs, especially in light of increasing health concerns. The To Go Specialist is essential in upholding these standards by ensuring food orders are handled with care and delivered safely.
Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a supportive family where every team member's contribution is valued. The culture encourages a sense of belonging and mutual respect, with a focus on teamwork and shared success. The role of To Go Specialist is perfect for those who are enthusiastic about providing excellent service, enjoy interacting with guests, and want to be part of a company that cares about its people. If you are looking for a fulfilling job opportunity with a dynamic team, Olive Garden welcomes you to join their winning family.
This position as a To Go Specialist at Olive Garden is an exciting opportunity for those who enjoy customer service and working in a fast-paced environment. Olive Garden recognizes the busy lives of its guests and prioritizes convenience without compromising the quality or safety of its food. The To Go Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring guests receive their orders accurately and on time, whether they pick up their food inside the restaurant or opt for curbside service. This role is integral to maintaining Olive Garden's high standards for service excellence, guest satisfaction, and safety.
The To Go Specialist position offers flexible schedules that accommodate other life commitments such as school, childcare, or family care. This flexibility allows team members to balance work with personal responsibilities effectively. The job provides a variable pay scale depending on the location plus tips, allowing for potential earnings beyond the base pay. Olive Garden fosters growth by offering ongoing training to build critical skills that can be applied to this role and future career opportunities within the company. The restaurant encourages career advancement, with over 50 percent of managers promoted from hourly positions, highlighting a strong commitment to internal growth.
Team members enjoy a wide range of benefits that support their well-being and financial security. These include free employee meals from a limited menu, weekly paychecks, anniversary pay, and paid sick leave that accrues one hour for every 30 hours worked starting from the date of hire. Additionally, paid family and medical leave is available after one year of service, providing up to two weeks of leave. Olive Garden also offers medical and dental insurance to eligible employees, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year, and discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and more.
Olive Garden is committed to maintaining the highest safety and sanitation standards to protect the health and wellness of both team members and guests. The company places a strong emphasis on cleanliness, safety protocols, and team member wellness programs, especially in light of increasing health concerns. The To Go Specialist is essential in upholding these standards by ensuring food orders are handled with care and delivered safely.
Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a supportive family where every team member's contribution is valued. The culture encourages a sense of belonging and mutual respect, with a focus on teamwork and shared success. The role of To Go Specialist is perfect for those who are enthusiastic about providing excellent service, enjoy interacting with guests, and want to be part of a company that cares about its people. If you are looking for a fulfilling job opportunity with a dynamic team, Olive Garden welcomes you to join their winning family.
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent
- availability to work flexible schedules
- ability to stand for extended periods
- willingness to work in various weather conditions for curbside service
- excellent customer service skills
- strong attention to detail
- ability to follow safety protocols
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or equivalent
- prior experience in customer service preferred
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- strong communication and interpersonal skills
- basic math skills for processing payments
- knowledge of food safety standards
- ability to multitask effectively
Job Duties
- greet guests warmly and assist with their to-go orders
- ensure accuracy and timeliness of all to-go orders
- maintain extensive menu knowledge to make recommendations
- handle curbside and in-restaurant food pickups efficiently
- adhere to all safety and sanitation guidelines
- manage payment transactions and tips accurately
- support team members with training and communication
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
Your Profile Is Visible To Hiring Managers Across OysterLink.
We'll match you with best jobs
Get job offers faster


Search For More Opportunities:
How Candidates Get Hired Faster
Apply to 2–3 similar roles
Complete profile & get best matches
Check new opportunities daily

