Host

Darden Concepts; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 19,864 - 24,108; Part 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

Darden Concepts is hiring a Host for Olive Garden in Burlington, Vermont. In this role, you will create warm and friendly first impressions for guests, ensuring a welcoming dining experience. Responsibilities include sanitizing areas, guiding guests to their tables, and providing excellent customer service.

The position offers flexible scheduling to accommodate your life commitments along with competitive hourly pay of $14.42 to $17.50. Enjoy benefits such as free meals, paid leave, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to engage with guests.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for guests.
• Sanitize and disinfect touch points regularly.
• Guide guests to their tables and present clean menus.

Job description

$14.42 per hour - $17.50 per hour

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!)

Safety & Standards

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.