Host

Olive Garden

Madison (WI)

On-site

USD 20,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules
Free Employee Meal
Weekly pay
Paid Sick Leave
Medical/dental insurance
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Olive Garden in Madison seeks a Host to create welcoming dining experiences. Responsibilities include greeting guests, guiding them to their tables, and keeping the environment clean. Join the team and enjoy benefits like flexible schedules and free meals.

Qualifications

  • Must have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working with people.
  • Ability to create welcoming dining experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Create guests' first and lasting impression with a warm smile.
  • Guide guests to their table and present clean menus.
  • Ensure the dining environment is sanitized and welcoming.

Skills

Customer Service
Communication
Teamwork

Job description

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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

Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Entry level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
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  • Industries
    Restaurants

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