Host

Darden Concepts; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,863; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free Employee Meal

Weekly pay

Paid Sick Leave

Medical/dental insurance

401(k) savings plan

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Darden Concepts is seeking a dedicated host for Olive Garden in Poughkeepsie, New York. As a host, you will create a warm and welcoming environment for guests, guiding them to their tables and ensuring their dining experience is exceptional. The role includes maintaining cleanliness, sanitizing touch points, and providing friendly service. With competitive pay ranging from $16.00 to $19.50 per hour and attractive benefits such as flexible schedules, paid sick leave, and medical insurance, it's an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• Responsible for creating a welcoming and safe environment for guests.
• Must have a warm smile and be friendly.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dining areas.

Responsibilities

• Guide guests to their tables and present clean menus.
• Ensure various guest and team member touch points are sanitized.
• Thank guests for their visit and invite them back.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Job description

$16.00 per hour - $19.50 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!)

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!

#MyOliveGardenFam