Olive Garden

What They Do
: Restaurant chain specializing in Italian food. Olive Garden is a division of Darden Restaurants Inc. (Stock Quote: DRI) which is the world’s largest restaurant company.

Types of Part-time Position(s) Available: Hosts, servers, cooks, bartenders and preparation help.

Desired Hours Per Week: Varies by location and position. Prefers candidates who can work some nights and/or weekends.

Starting Pay
: Servers receive a minimal hourly wage (around $3 per hour) and make most of their money in the form of tips, of which they usually must give a portion to the bus staff and perhaps the bartenders.

Benefits: Health insurance, low-interest educational loans, paid vacations, retirement plans and dining discounts for employees and family members. 

Requirements: Prior food service or preparation experience is preferred. Hosts, servers and bartenders must have good customer relations skills.

The Inside Scoop:  Olive Garden follows a set of employment principles developed in 1995 by team members from all levels of the organization.

Apply by printing out the online application and then bringing it into your nearest Olive Garden.

 

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