Host

Olive Garden; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free Employee Meal

Weekly pay

Paid Sick Leave

Medical/dental insurance

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain is seeking a Host to create a welcoming dining experience. Responsibilities include greeting guests, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring excellent guest service. This full-time position is ideal for individuals with strong communication skills and a passion for customer service in a dining environment, located in Akron, Ohio.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a customer service role preferred.
• Ability to create a welcoming dining environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and guide them to their tables.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation in dining areas.
• Provide exceptional guest service throughout the dining experience.

Skills

Friendly Communication

Sanitation Practices

Guest Service

Job description

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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!)

Health & Safety Commitment

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.

Responsibilities

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. As a host, you will ensure that various guest and team member touch points are regularly sanitized and disinfected. Our hosts take pride in making loyal guests by guiding them to their table, presenting them with clean menus, and offering suggestions to enhance their dining experience. Finally, as a host, you will complete the guests' experience by genuinely thanking them for their visit, wishing them a fond farewell, and inviting them back to our restaurants.

Welcoming Tagline

#MyOliveGardenFam

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Restaurants

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