🫒 Now Hiring Across 940+ Locations
Olive Garden Careers
Join 100,000+ team members who have found meaningful work,
great benefits and real career growth at Olive Garden
Italian Restaurant.
Why Work at Olive Garden?
Olive Garden isn’t just a great place to eat — it’s a great place
to build a career. We invest in our people, celebrate growth,
and treat every team member like family.
At Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, we believe our Winning
Family Starts With You. Whether you’re starting as a server
or growing into a General Manager, we provide the
training, mentorship, and environment to help you thrive.
Part of Darden Restaurants, Inc. — one of the world’s largest
full-service restaurant companies — Olive Garden offers
stability, competitive pay, and genuinely limitless
career paths.
Restaurant Hourly Jobs
The heartbeat of every Olive Garden. Flexible shifts, great tips, team camaraderie, and a path to grow as fast as you want to.
VIEW HOURLY JOBS →Restaurant Management Jobs
Lead a team, shape the guest experience, and build your leadership career with structured training programs and real advancement opportunities.
VIEW MANAGEMENT JOBS →Corporate / Support Center Jobs
Work behind the scenes at Darden’s Orlando headquarters — in marketing, technology, finance, culinary development, HR, and more.
VIEW CORPORATE JOBS →“Every shift, every dish, every guest interaction — our team members are the reason Olive Garden has been America’s favorite Italian restaurant for over 40 years.”
— Olive Garden Leadership Team
Currently Hiring
Featured Olive Garden Jobs
A snapshot of open positions across the country — use the search
bar above to find jobs near you.
Server / Waiter
Line Cook
Restaurant Manager
General Manager
Host / Hostess
Bartender
Olive Garden Employee Benefits
We take care of our team so our team can take care of our guests.
Here’s what comes with joining the Olive Garden family.
Competitive Pay
Competitive hourly wages plus tips for front-of-house roles, with regular performance reviews and merit increases.
Health Insurance
Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for eligible full-time team members and their families.
Meal Discounts
Enjoy generous team member dining discounts at Olive Garden and other Darden restaurant brands.
Paid Training
Structured onboarding and ongoing training programs ensure you’re set up for success from day one.
Tuition Assistance
Darden’s education assistance programs help team members pursue degrees and certifications while working.
Career Advancement
Clear promotion pathways from hourly to management — many GMs started as servers or line cooks.
Paid Time Off
Vacation time and paid leave available for eligible team members based on tenure and role.
401(k) & Retirement
Darden-sponsored 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions for eligible employees.
SIMPLE PROCESS
How to Apply for Olive Garden Jobs
Applying for a job at Olive Garden is quick and straightforward — here’s how the process works.
Search Open Roles
Browse by job type, location, or keyword on this page or at jobs.olivegarden.com.
Submit Application
Complete the online application — takes about 10 minutes with no account needed.
Interview
A local manager will contact you to schedule a brief in-person or phone interview.
Get Hired & Train
Complete paid onboarding and start building your Olive Garden career from day one.
🎉 Ready to Join Our Winning Family?
Whether you want flexible hourly work or a full management position
Career, Olive Garden has a place for you at 940+
restaurants nationwide.