Hourly Roles
Fun, Family and Opportunity Await
OUR BENEFITS
ARE ALL YOU CAN EAT
COMPETITIVE HOURLY RATE
Don't wait for pay with daily pay
Flexible schedules that fit your life
Free Olive Garden Shift Meals
25% discount at all Darden owned brands *alcohol not incl.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
- 80% of our Managers are promoted from within
- Portable career opportunities with over 2,100 Darden restaurants including 10 brands in all 50 states and Canada
