Host

Olive Garden; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 13,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free Employee Meal

Weekly pay

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in Minneapolis seeks a Host to create welcoming experiences for guests. Responsibilities include seating guests, presenting menus, and ensuring a sanitized dining environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent customer service and a commitment to safety. This full-time entry-level role offers competitive pay, flexible schedules, and various benefits including a 401(k) plan and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Must create a welcoming environment for guests.
• Responsible for seating guests and maintaining cleanliness.
• Ability to engage in friendly conversations.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and seat them appropriately.
• Assist guests by providing menus and recommendations.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitization of touchpoints.

Skills

Warm smile

Friendly conversation

Guest service

Sanitation awareness

Job description

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.

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!)

Position Details

• Seniority level — Entry level
• Employment type — Full-time
• Job function — Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries — Restaurants

About the Role

As a host, you will welcome guests, seat and assist them, and help ensure a positive dining experience. You will guide guests to their table, present menus, offer recommendations, and ensure cleanliness and sanitization of guest and team member touchpoints.

Minneapolis, MN $15.97-$15.97; St Louis Park, MN $13.00-$14.00; St Paul, MN $52,000.00-$59,000.00; South St Paul, MN $15.00-$15.00. The article also notes that referrals may increase interview chances and that job alerts can be set for “Host” roles.

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