Host

Olive Garden; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 15,153 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free Employee Meal

Weekly pay

Medical/dental insurance

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

A popular dining establishment in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a host to create a welcoming atmosphere for guests. As a host, you will greet guests, guide them to their tables, and ensure cleanliness and safety standards are upheld. This entry-level position offers flexible scheduling and benefits such as free meals, paid sick leave, and opportunities for advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position in a restaurant environment.
• Strong communication skills for guest interaction.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly to create a welcoming environment.
• Guide guests to their table and present menus.
• Ensure sanitation and cleanliness in the restaurant.

Job description

As a host at Olive Garden, you create the guests' first and lasting impression. With a warm smile and friendly conversations, the host team is responsible for creating a welcoming and safe dining environment. You will guide guests to their table, present clean menus, and offer suggestions to enhance their dining experience. You will ensure that guest and team member touch points are sanitized and disinfected, maintain health and safety standards, and help maintain clean restaurants. You will thank guests for their visit, wish them a fond farewell, and invite them back to our restaurants.

Overview

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 guide guests to their table, presenting them with clean menus, and offering suggestions to enhance their dining experience. Finally, 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.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a warm smile and friendly conversation to create a welcoming environment.
• Guide guests to their table, present clean menus, and offer suggestions to enhance their dining experience.
• Ensure guest and team member touch points are sanitized and disinfected.
• Help maintain health and safety standards and restaurant cleanliness.
• Contribute to a positive guest experience and invite guests to return.

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!)

Qualifications

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Restaurants