Olive Garden (Calgary) Server

Olive Garden Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20% employee discount dining card

Flexible scheduling

Competitive wages

Growth and development opportunities

Company-brand recognition

Job summary

Olive Garden Canada is seeking a friendly and energetic server to provide welcoming hospitality and expert service. You will guide guests through our menu, handle orders and payments, and ensure safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced dining room.

Join a team that values guest experience, growth opportunities, and flexible scheduling with competitive wages and employee discounts across participating brands.

Qualifications

• Provincial Responsible Alcohol Service certification.
• Experience as a server is a bonus.
• Excellent communication, social and organizational skills.
• Team oriented with strong guest-service mindset.
• Energetic, confident and eager to learn.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Know the promotional food and beverage menus.
• Communicate and recommend offerings to guests.
• Provide welcoming hospitality to guests.
• Flawlessly execute steps of service to brand standards.
• Process orders and payments promptly.
• Provide responsible alcohol service to all guests.
• Complete cleaning jobs outlined by management.
• Adhere to safe food safety and handling procedures.
• Follow food safety regulations and best practices.

Skills

Excellent communication

Social skills

Team oriented

Positive attitude

Flexible scheduling

Fast-paced

Job description

At Olive Garden, we believe life is best shared around the table. From every heartfelt server greeting to every basket of our fresh‑baked breadsticks, we’re here to bring people together over a meal worth sharing. With our endless first courses, homemade soups and sauces and signature classic favourites, Italian generosity is always on the table. Step inside and feel transported to the heart of a lively kitchen – our warm, welcoming atmosphere will make you feel right at home. Because when you’re here, you’re family.

Overview

As a server, you will deliver exceptional dining experiences by providing safe, friendly and attentive service that makes our guests feel welcome and like they are part of our family. Our servers thrive on making loyal guests by taking them on a tour of Italy through knowledge of food, wine, and our fresh ingredients. One key to our success is the high standards we set for ourselves and each other. That includes placing the health and safety of our team members and guests as a top priority. We are committed to the highest safety and sanitation practices, including ensuring team member wellness and maintaining clean restaurants.

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What You Will Do In This Role

• Be a “know it all” about our regular promotional food and beverage menus.
• Communicate and recommend offerings to guests.
• Provide a welcoming smile and genuine hospitality.
• Get to know our guests and enhance their personal experience, while flawlessly executing our steps of service to brand standards.
• Process guests orders and payments in a timely manner.
• Provide responsible alcohol service to all guests.
• Complete cleaning jobs outlined by management teams.
• Adhere to safe food safety and handling procedures.
• Abide by Food Safety regulations and best practices.

What We Are Looking For

• Provincial Responsible Alcohol Service certification.
• Bonus points for previous experience as a server.
• Excellent communication, social and organizational skills.
• Team oriented with the ability to build and foster positive relationships.
• Energetic and self‑confident with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• A team player who helps contribute to a positive guest experience.

What’s In It For You

• 20% employee discount dining card valid at participating Recipe brands.
• Pay range: (FOR BC & ON ONLY).
• Flexible scheduling.
• An energetic and dynamic team.
• Competitive wages.
• Fun working environment.
• Growth and development opportunities within the restaurant.
• Career advancement opportunities with a company that owns some of Canada’s most iconic restaurant brands.

And much more! Because at Olive Garden, we’re all family here! Recipe is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Celebrating people, being passionate and curious, owning it, and doing the right thing are the values that guide how we build our teams, support our franchisees and create a company that unlocks the full potential of everyone.

Recipe is dedicated to providing accommodations in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation. For individuals that require accommodations, please contact [e-mail].