Host

Olive Garden; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 23,281 - 28,585; Full time

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

A popular dining establishment located in California is seeking a friendly and welcoming host to create a positive first impression for guests. The role involves guiding guests to tables, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a safe dining environment. Strong communication skills and a commitment to customer service are essential. Enjoy benefits like flexible schedules, a free employee meal, and opportunities for career advancement. Join the family at Olive Garden and enhance guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Friendly demeanor and strong communication skills necessary.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Experience in customer service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming atmosphere for guests upon arrival.
• Ensure cleanliness of dining areas and menus.
• Guide guests to their tables and thank them for visits.

Job description

$16.90 per hour - $20.75 per hour

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!)

Our Winning Family Starts With You!

Check out these great benefits! 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.

And much more! Because at Olive Garden, We’re All Family Here!

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