Host

About the role

As a host at Olive Garden, you create the guests' first and lasting impression. With a warm smile and friendly conversations, our host team members are responsible for creating a welcoming and safe environment for our guests' dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure various guest and team member touch points are regularly sanitized and disinfected.
• Guide guests to their table.
• Present guests with clean menus.
• Offer suggestions to enhance their dining experience.
• Genuinely thank guests for their visit, wish them a fond farewell, and invite them back to our restaurants.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members.
• Basic computer skills (e.g., using a keyboard and mouse).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or hospitality preferred.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new procedures and technologies.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer service orientation.
• Team player.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules to help you balance other life commitments (school, childcare, family care, etc.).
• Free Employee Meal (limited menu).
• Weekly pay.
• Anniversary pay.
• Paid Sick Leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked, begin accruing upon hire).
• Paid Family and Medical Leave (up to 2 weeks after 1 year of service).
• Medical/dental insurance.
• Ongoing training to build critical skills for current and future roles.
• Discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics & much more!
• 401(k) savings plan (Company match after 1 year of service).
• Management career advancement opportunities (50%+ of our managers are promoted from hourly positions!)

Pay

$17.00 per hour - $21.50 per hour

Schedule

Flexible schedules to accommodate your personal and professional needs.