About us
When you work at Olive Garden, you're family. We want every person who walks through our doors to feel welcome and accepted. Connections are especially strong among our team members, who develop life-long friendships that extend beyond the workplace.


Olive Garden Cares
Olive Garden is proud to be part of the communities where we live and serve. As a part of our family, you have the opportunity to give back through your role, such as by delivering meals in times of need and supporting local organizations.


45 million
pounds of surplus food donated through our Harvest program
30 million
meals provided to Feeding America's network of food banks
100%
of our restaurants donate food on a weekly basis
$26.2 million
in grants given to our team members through Darden Dimes, our employee emergency assistance fund
10,000+
Labor Day lunch deliveries to local first responders
Our Principles
1Hold Each Other to High Standards and Treat Each Other with Respect
2The Guest Wins
3Make Everyone Feel like Family
4Listen to Those Closest to the Action
5Achieve Our Goals and Share Our Successes
