Host

Olive Garden; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free Employee Meal

Weekly pay

Paid Sick Leave

Medical/dental insurance

Training opportunities

401(k) savings plan

Management advancement opportunities

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant family as a host at Olive Garden in Kokomo, Indiana. In this role, you will create positive first impressions for guests, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere while upholding high standards of cleanliness and hospitality. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and exceptional benefits as you embark on this rewarding career path.

Qualifications

• Friendly and welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to handle guest inquiries and complaints.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for guests.
• Guide guests to their tables and provide menus.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of dining areas.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Job description

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below.

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!)

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!

#MyOliveGardenFam