Hourly Roles
Fun, Family and Opportunity Await
OUR BENEFITS
ARE ALL YOU CAN EAT
COMPETITIVE HOURLY RATE
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Don't wait for pay with weekly pay
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Flexible schedules that fit your life
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Free Olive Garden Shift Meals
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25% discount at all Darden Brands *alcohol not incl.
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401(k) savings plan with generous match after 1 year
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Celebrating milestones with Anniversary Pay
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Career growth and annual reviews
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Team Member of the Year
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Darden Dimes emergency employee assistance fund
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D.A.Y.S — Darden At Your Service professional, confidential counseling
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Discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics and more
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Suite of insurance options including Medical and Dental insurance
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Up to 5 days Paid Sick Leave per year
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Paid Family Medical Leave after 1 year of service
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Well-being programs for physical, financial and emotional health
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Advocacy Services for help with your healthcare/benefits system
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Teladoc Plus with Urgent Care and Prescription discounts
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Participate in new restaurant openings
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A "Pathway for Promotion" provided for you
*Benefits for U.S. and Canada locations may differ slightly.
HEAR FROM OUR CULINARY/KITCHEN TEAM
HEAR FROM OUR SERVICE TEAM
A PROVEN PATH TO GROW
- Cross-train in a variety of positions.
- Get Front of the House exposure as a Host, Server, Busser, Bartender, To-Go Specialist.
- Experience Back of the House roles as a Line Cook, Production, Dishwasher/Utility.
- The experience prepares you to become a Certified Trainer.
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Team Member
- Carry the passion for Olive Garden.
- Handle new hire training, cross-training and ongoing training in the restaurant.
- Prioritize respecting and caring for fellow team members and guests.
- Display and teach "Guest Wins" behaviors.
- Help open new restaurants around the U.S. and internationally.
- Mastering this level means you're ready to be a Pro.
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Certified Trainer
- Provide shift leadership support in Culinary or Service areas by filling the gaps in Management schedules.
- Ensure flawless execution of the guest and team member experience.
- Live your passion for the restaurant industry.
- Fit in with a team that takes pride in running a great business.
- Grow your desire to become a Restaurant Manager.
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Culinary/Service Professional
Culinary Service Professional
- Get results by empowering your team.
- Regularly praise and recognize guests and team members.
- Actively listen to others and effectively remove barriers that prevent flawless execution.
- Hold others accountable when standards/processes aren't being met.
- Identify and develop talent that creates strong teams.
- Be a great leader and multi-tasker.
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Restaurant Manager
AN ENVIRONMENT THAT FEEDS YOUR GROWTH
- Initial hands-on, intensive in-restaurant training to set you up for success
- Ongoing targeted training to sharpen your food and beverage knowledge and skills
- Multiple and varied training approaches that support an inclusive culture
- Real advancement possibilities and all the support you need
- 85% of our Managers are promoted from within
- Portable career opportunities with over 1,700 Darden restaurants including 8 brands in all 50 states and Canada