Host

Olive Garden; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 15,153 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free Employee Meal

Weekly pay

Anniversary pay

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Medical/dental insurance

Ongoing training

Discounts on various services

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Olive Garden in Wilson, North Carolina, is seeking a host to create the first and lasting impression for guests. As a host, you will be responsible for ensuring a welcoming and safe dining experience by guiding guests to their tables, presenting clean menus, and maintaining sanitation. With flexible schedules, ongoing training, and various benefits, join us in a family-oriented environment.

Ideal candidates will possess great communication skills and an eagerness to ensure guest satisfaction. We are committed to providing a safe space for both guests and team members at Olive Garden.

Qualifications

• Ability to create a welcoming environment for guests.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail regarding cleanliness and guest service.

Responsibilities

• Create guests' first and lasting impression as a host.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of guest areas.
• Guide guests to their table and provide menu suggestions.

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!

We are committed to the highest safety and sanitation practices, including ensuring team member wellness and maintaining clean 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!)

Responsibilities

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