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

• Create a welcoming and safe environment for guests.
• Ensure various guest and team member touch points are regularly sanitized and disinfected.
• Guide guests to their table.
• Present guests with clean menus and 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.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Communication skills.
• Safety and sanitation knowledge.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules to help you balance other life commitments.
• Free Employee Meal (limited menu).
• Weekly pay.
• Accrued paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked, begins 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, and 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

$18.50 per hour - $23.25 per hour

Schedule

Flexible hours to help you balance other life commitments.