Host

Olive Garden; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Weekly pay

Paid Sick Leave

Medical/dental insurance

401(k)

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Olive Garden is seeking a Host to welcome guests, guide them to their tables, and help ensure a warm, family-friendly dining experience. A friendly smile, good communication, and the ability to stand for periods of time are essential.

This role includes maintaining clean dining areas, assisting with seating, and supporting team members to deliver attentive service. Benefits include flexible schedules, weekly pay, paid sick leave, medical/dental insurance, and opportunities for advancement within

Qualifications

• Friendly, customer-focused demeanor.
• Clear communication with guests and teammates.
• Able to stand and move comfortably during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and guide them to tables.
• Present menus and answer basic questions.
• Maintain sanitized, welcoming dining areas.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Job description

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below. 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!)
• State Benefits Overview

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