Host

Olive Garden; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free employee meal

Weekly pay

Anniversary pay

Paid sick leave

Paid family leave

Medical/dental insurance

Ongoing training

Employee discounts

401(k) match

Career advancement

Benefits overview

Job summary

Olive Garden is hiring a Host to welcome guests with a warm smile and guide them to tables in a friendly, efficient manner.

You will help create a safe, enjoyable dining experience by presenting menus, assisting guests, and keeping the seating area tidy and inviting. The role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and a positive first impression at every visit.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and seat them promptly.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming dining area.
• Regularly sanitize and disinfect guest and team member touchpoints.
• Offer menu suggestions and answer questions about the dining experience.
• Ensure a smooth, friendly dining experience and thank guests upon departure.

Job description

$16.00 per hour - $19.25 per hour

Our Winning Family Starts With You! Check out these great 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!)
• State Benefits Overview

And much more! Because at Olive Garden, We’re All Family Here!

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.

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.

We'd love to welcome you home as the newest member of the Family!

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