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 that 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

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).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of restaurant operations and food service.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player.

Benefits

• 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

$16.90 per hour - $21.00 per hour

Schedule

Flexible schedules to help you balance other life commitments (school, childcare, family care, etc.).