OUR BENEFITS

*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
• 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