Host

About Olive Garden

At Olive Garden, we embrace the joy of sharing life's moments around the dining table. From warm welcomes to our famous fresh-baked breadsticks, our mission is to bring people together over memorable meals inspired by Italian generosity. Our lively kitchen and inviting atmosphere aim to make every guest feel like part of the family.

Role Overview

As a Host, you will be the initial point of contact for guests, creating a friendly and safe environment that enhances their dining experience. Your role involves welcoming guests with a smile, managing seating and guest flow, sanitizing guest and team touchpoints regularly, and providing clean menus along with dining suggestions. Completing the guest experience by thanking them warmly and inviting them back is equally important.

Key Responsibilities

• Warmly greet guests upon arrival and manage their seating and flow throughout the restaurant.
• Complete opening and closing procedures accurately.
• Respond pleasantly to phone inquiries and manage the wait list effectively.
• Offer friendly farewells and encourage guests to return.
• Ensure regular sanitation and disinfection of guest and team interaction areas to uphold safety standards.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Dynamic, energetic, and self-assured personality.
• Strong communication, social, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and maintain high energy in a fast-paced setting.
• Flexible availability to accommodate varied scheduling.
• Team-oriented mindset with willingness to support positive guest experiences.
• Open to learning, coaching, and pursuing career growth opportunities.

Benefits

• 20% employee dining discount valid at participating restaurant brands.
• Flexible work schedules.
• A lively and enthusiastic team environment.
• Competitive wages.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development and internal career advancement.
• Engagement in a company with some of Canada’s iconic restaurant brands.

Commitment to Inclusion and Support

The company prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, guided by core values such as celebrating people, passion, accountability, and integrity. Accommodations are provided in line with applicable human rights and accommodation laws. Contact recruitment representatives directly for accommodation requests.