Host

Olive Garden; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free employee meal

Weekly pay

Paid sick leave

Medical/dental insurance

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

A popular American restaurant chain is seeking a Host to ensure a welcoming dining experience for guests. You will greet guests, manage seating, maintain cleanliness, and create a friendly atmosphere. This entry-level position offers flexible scheduling and various benefits, including paid sick leave and a 401(k) savings plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to create a welcoming atmosphere for guests.
• Familiarity with sanitation practices and cleanliness.
• Strong communication skills for guest interaction.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and manage seating arrangements.
• Guide guests to tables and present menus.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of touchpoints.
• Thank guests for their visits and invite them back.
• Collaborate with team for a smooth guest experience.

Skills

Friendly communication

Sanitation practices

Customer service

Job description

Join to apply for the Host role at Olive Garden.

$15 per hour - $16 per hour

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 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!

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and manage seating arrangements to create a welcoming dining experience.
• Guide guests to tables, present menus, and suggest menu options to enhance their dining experience.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of guest and team member touchpoints.
• Thank guests for their visit and invite them to return.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure a smooth guest experience.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules to help 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, accrues 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, and 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)

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

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.