Great culture starts with great leadership
100%
of Senior Vice Presidents of Operations are promoted from within
99%
of General Managers and Directors of Operations are promoted from within
850+
Olive Garden restaurants and 1,700+ Darden restaurants to explore
The Benefits For Our Leaders
Benefits for U.S. and Canada locations may differ slightly.
- Competitive base salary and achievable quarterly bonus eligibility
- Weekly pay
- Regularly work no more than 50 hours per week
- One weekend off per month and 2 days off per week
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Discounts at over 100,000 merchants (cellphones, day care, clothes and more)
- Tuition reimbursement and student loans
- 401(k) with a match up to 120% on the first 6% of earnings
- 3 weeks paid time off in your first year
- Immediate eligibility for medical, dental and vision insurance
- Company-paid retirement benefit of 1.5% of eligible salary
- Darden Employee Stock Purchase program at 15% discount
We invest in your growth
- 11 weeks training for new managers
- Career advancement opportunities
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Ongoing development through:
- Mentoring - Continuous coaching
-Taking on new responsibilities - Certifications
Students: Give your career a head start
Internships
We offer Restaurant Management Internships for students who are currently enrolled in a Hospitality/Restaurant Management program. Stay in touch by joining our Talent Network.
NEW GRADS
If you have salaried management experience and a strong passion for culinary excellence and guest service, you could start with us as a Service/Bar Manager or Culinary Manager.
STILL IN SCHOOL?
Our hourly team member opportunities are a great way to earn and gain experience in the fast-paced restaurant industry. Last year, 50% of our Managers were promoted from Team Member positions.
