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Olive Garden, Orlando, FL is owned by Darden Restaurants, Inc., the world's largest company-owned and operated full-service restaurant company. Having more than 800 restaurants and 92,000+ employees, Olive Garden is a well-known restaurant in the Italian casual dining segment, with a typically family-friendly atmosphere. Italy serves as the inspiration for the brand, from its high variety of menus through its award-winning wine list to the corporate culture. When you work at Olive Garden, you are family, and connections are especially strong among team members. All this is inspired by the warmth, hospitality and family spirit of the Italian people. Olive Garden is proud to partner with Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. Every Olive Garden restaurant participates in the Harvest program, donating high-quality surplus food items to local community food banks. The company, which was founded in 1982, offers hourly jobs besides management careers, with flexible schedule, career advancement and job training possibilities.
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How many years of experience do Olive Garden employees have before joining?
Years of experience at Olive Garden: Newcomers: 52%, Experiencers: 21%, Experts: 14%, Veterans: 13%. Olive Garden employees have less than 3 years experience on average before joining.
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Where did Olive Garden employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before Olive Garden: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chilis. Typical Olive Garden employees have worked at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar.
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What industries did Olive Garden employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Olive Garden: Full-Service Restaurants, Limited-Service Restaurants, Traveler Accommodation Companies, Niche Retailers, RV Parks / Recreational Camps / Dormitories. Olive Garden employees most likely come from a Full-Service Restaurants industry background.
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Where did Olive Garden employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at Olive Garden: Small: 32%, Medium: 11%, Large: 57%. Most Olive Garden employees have previously worked at large companies.
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How long do people stay in a role at Olive Garden?
Time employed at Olive Garden: <1: 5%, 1-3: 28%, 4-8: 49%, 9-13: 12%, 14-20: 4%, 20+: 2%. Most Olive Garden employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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How does Olive Garden rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at Olive Garden: 50.0% Male and 50.0% Female. Age ratio at Olive Garden: 16-20: 2%, 21-30: 81%, 31-40: 12%, 41-50: 4%, 51-60: 1%, 60+: 0%. Olive Garden rates - 7.0% more female than the industry average. Most Olive Garden employees are 21-30, which is on par with the industry median age range.
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What are the top roles at Olive Garden?
Top roles of Olive Garden: Server, Bartender, Hostess, Manager, Host. The top role at Olive Garden is Server.
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How does Olive Garden rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at Olive Garden: very low. Olive Garden ranks very low for career advancement which is same as the industry average.
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What companies do Olive Garden employees go on to work at?
Future employers of Olive Garden: Buffalo Wild Wings, Chilis, Darden, Longhorn Steakhouse, Red Lobster. People who work at Olive Garden most typically go on to work for the Buffalo Wild Wings.
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San Diego, CA
about $17 / hr.
$16.85 per hour - $22 per hour Our Winning Family Starts With You! Check out these great benefits! Flexible schedules to help you balance other life commitments (school, childcare, family care, etc.) Free Employee Meal! (limited menu) Weekly pay Anniversar
Denver, CO
$44K-$53K / yr. (est.)
Olive Garden - 1151 East 120th Ave [Kitchen Manager / Shift Manager] As a Restaurant Manager at Olive Garden, you'll: Report to the General Manager and be accountable for taking initiative, being people-focused, and results-oriented; Be responsible for lea
Orange City, FL
$24K-$30K / yr. (est.)
Olive Garden - 2530 Enterprise Road [Server Assistant / Dishwasher] As a Busser at Olive Garden, you'll: Ensure the dining room is a clean and inviting atmosphere for our guests to enjoy; Assist in servers in providing excellent service to ensure guest sat
Garland, TX
$28K-$34K / yr. (est.)
Olive Garden - 1540 Eastgate Dr [Kitchen Staff / Line Cook / Food Service] As a Prep Cook at Olive Garden, you'll: Demonstrate strong passion for delivering and flawlessly executing recipes and plate presentation; Ensure commitment to safety and sanitation
Birmingham, AL
$27K-$33K / yr. (est.)
Olive Garden - 3450 Galleria Circle [Restaurant Server / Wait Staff / Banquet Attendant] As a Server at Olive Garden, you'll: Provide friendly and attentive service that makes the guests feel welcome and like they are part of the family; Thrive on making l
Elmhurst, NY
$32K-$40K / yr. (est.)
Olive Garden - 92-10 59th Avenue [Beverage Server] As a Bartender at Olive Garden, you'll: Demonstrate genuine hospitality and deliver exceptional guest service; Use their recipe mastery and knowledge of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; Meet and
Sheboygan, WI
$31K-$38K / yr. (est.)
Olive Garden - 4314 Olive Garden Way [Restaurant Associate / Team Member] As a To Go Specialist at Olive Garden, you'll: Ensure we deliver convenience without compromising quality; Thrive on making loyal guests by displaying a strong sense of urgency; Ensu
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gender breakdown at Olive Garden?
Liam Brown4 years ago
gender ratio is 50.0% female, 50.0% male.
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What year was Olive Garden founded?
Sophie Hayes4 years ago
1982.
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What industry does Olive Garden operate in?
Liam Brown4 years ago
Restaurant/Food Service.
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What’s Olive Garden’s yearly revenue?
Liam Brown4 years ago
$2b to $5b
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What companies are similar to Olive Garden?
Liam Brown4 years ago
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, Darden, Longhorn Steakhouse, Outback Steakhouse, Panera Bread, Red Lobster, Red Robin, The Cheesecake Factory.
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What’s the average length of tenure at Olive Garden?
Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Typically 4-8 year(s).
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what kind of companies did Olive Garden employees work for?
Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Large companies before Olive Garden.
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How often do employees get promoted at Olive Garden ?
Sophie Hayes4 years ago
advancement opportunities are very low
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who are employees usually hired by after leaving Olive Garden?
Liam Brown4 years ago
Buffalo Wild Wings, Chilis, Darden, Longhorn Steakhouse, Red Lobster, Self Employed, Starbucks, The Cheesecake Factory.
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Who are the top previous employers of Olive Garden employees?
Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chilis, Cracker Barrel, Darden, McDonald's, Red Lobster, Ruby Tuesday.
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How old are Olive Garden’s employees in general?
Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Around 21-30
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What were Olive Garden’s employees' top fields of study?
Isabella Holmes4 years ago
No higher education.
Line Cook4 months ago
No higher education just high school diploma
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The employee stock purchase plan is a great idea, I don't know what you are doing if you haven't done that and you work here
A year ago
My friend said the rates really good
A year ago
Was having doubts but seemslike I am gonna do it 🦘
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Drug test????
A year ago
No drug test
A year ago
I heard the drug test is for managers only🤭
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i do not think one can find it easy to get promoted or something
A year ago
The room for career advancement is high
A year ago
You wanna get promoted from a server to a manager 🤣
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Health care on-site, very reasonable 👍
A year ago
That is among the health benefits, right🙂
A year ago
What is that?
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401K is not that matching or whatever grammar 😌
A year ago
Not like I care
A year ago
It is good cos I use it 😊
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You make up to 100 dollars a day in tip???
A year ago
On an average, I would say 65 dollars 🤔
A year ago
not me 👨
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Is the experience required to join Olive Garden?😅
A year ago
I guess, no😌
A year ago
No- its not necessary
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I was not schocked a bit when I saw the charts of age diversity 🥱
A year ago
This is a good place to start one's career so ....🩸
A year ago
All the workers in my branch are between 16 to 40 and I tell you 👩
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Why we gotta do orientation like high school kids 😒
A year ago
Then you should have declined the offer if you are not interested
A year ago
To educate you of some important aspects 🎪
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Management is good and they try their best
A year ago
I don't think mine tries thier best 🚶
A year ago
Kind of, I give them a 73 percent 🤔
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How do founders choose names for their companies, cos I love this
A year ago
Whats the big deal 🙄
A year ago
I love it too but you can just hire someone 😑
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Lets talk about the interview questions you were asked 🗣
A year ago
Very basic questions that a7 year old can answer
A year ago
Hobbies and ...
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i got tired of the discount lol 🙄
A year ago
There is discount 😲
A year ago
You got choices, lol 😆
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What degree you people had when you joined them?
A year ago
I didn't have any graduation degree when I joined
A year ago
I guess the degree isn't the requirement😁
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Where did you see job vacancies from, I need help
A year ago
Go to the website 🙄
A year ago
Check all these job website, get a recruiter or an agency
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Y'all got FSA and HSA 😩????
A year ago
We got but for full time employees only 🥱
A year ago
Why you asking 🙄
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How long did it take you to get called for an interview after you applied?? Tell me the truth, mine's been three dayyyysss🐵
A year ago
I got mine immediately, lol 😐
A year ago
I remember it was not up to a week 🎧
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The raises make little or no difference and it takes time 😪
A year ago
You just greedy, go start a business then
A year ago
Its once a year, you want it every month 👀
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What's the best thing that you like about them?😏
A year ago
I must say the Friday lunch. LOL🤣
A year ago
I like their salary apackage and benefits
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Examples of financial benefits?
A year ago
Perfomance bonus, not much of a deal 🤔
A year ago
Charitable gift matching, still don't understand how this works, lol, 😫
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What is the health benefits ? 😬
A year ago
The amazing thing is that not eeryone gets it
A year ago
Health, dental and vision insurance 💯
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On average, how many hours do you work a day?
A year ago
4 to 6 at the most
A year ago
6-8 hours a day, sometimes more depending on whether my coworkers actually come in on time or not.
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The hiring process is very unneccessary long, don't attack me 🏃
A year ago
2 weeks isn't long
A year ago
You know you are lying and that is why you are being defensive
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Those of you that worked in a restaurant before, it looks like you don't wanna leave because why are most of my colleagues telling me how they have been working in restaurants throughout their lives 😯
A year ago
Why you like exaggerating on simple things 🙄
A year ago
Niche relating industries for me 😯
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Free lunch and snacks 💃
A year ago
That is the only food I eat throughout th day 🤫
A year ago
How come I have never gotten free lunch or snack 🤔
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You mean to tell me Olive Garden with so many branches alll over the country is a branch too ? 😲
A year ago
DEFINITELY YES!
A year ago
ARE YOU FORGETTING THAT THIS MAINLY FOCUSES ON ITALIAN CUISINE 🥴
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Very positive, positive, average, negative or very negative interview experience ????
A year ago
It was a positive experience
A year ago
Just neutral 👩
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Why isn't the pay weekly👽
A year ago
The pay is bi weekly andits better that way
A year ago
Because they are sensible...
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i NEVER APPLIED FOR VTOO🤐
A year ago
I thought it was cumpolsory
A year ago
And what is VTO 👂
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I am aware the trainings are long but I hope I will get paid for them 🧎
A year ago
You will be paid around 10 dollars per hour
A year ago
Yes of course
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Applebee Neighbour was my last workplace 😫
A year ago
Crackers and Darden, I tell you 👊
A year ago
My best colleague told me he worked there too 👈
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NO REMOTE JOBS! NO REMOTE JOBS! NO REMOTE JOBS 🤡
A year ago
You funny so much 🙂
A year ago
I am not happy at all 🥱
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I heard there are no trainings 🥽
A year ago
Nah, they lying to you
A year ago
we do a lot of trainings
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It is a diffeent feeling working for large companies, I dn't feel it
A year ago
I have being working at large companies all my life ⏰
A year ago
Because you seen a job, you complaining lol 😑
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If ypou want to apply for a job, don't be a server😭, close to half the workes are servers
A year ago
Its a very good job with average pay and no experience is needed, don't listen to this person please
A year ago
That is none of your business, its a very easy job to get 📦
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Great we have paternity leave and maternity leave 👍
A year ago
Never used that but I know someone that did
A year ago
Its okay but i believe it can be better 😐
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Easy to combine college and work here🤝
A year ago
I wish I could say that
A year ago
Its been eally tough concenterating in school and I can't imagine combining it with work and its also tough financially 😆
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it is good to have good friends, my friend referred me for an open position before anyone was aware 🤭
A year ago
All my friends be trust fund kids 😅
A year ago
I got referred by a family member and I still did not get the job 🧐
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Would you get promotion on the basis of your performance?😏
A year ago
Your performance play no role in your promotion😔
A year ago
As the advancement opportunities are very low, so it'd be very rare
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Need to know if I am normal, why can't I work at a place for more than four years??? This is my fourth year and I am thinking of leaving
A year ago
You are not normal, that means you can't commit in a relationship 🤔
A year ago
Except you have issues or you are moving to somewhere better, I don't see the need🎠
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They love black so much🖤
A year ago
Black pants, black buttons, black everything
A year ago
That is the color code for almost everyone 🤷
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Is there a probability that I will get hired even though I have a felony record? 📔
A year ago
There is a chance
A year ago
yes, a big one
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Please tell me the trainings are not long🥺
A year ago
DEPENDS ON YOUR DEFINITION OF LONG🤷
A year ago
i WON'T TELL YOU THEN
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Ever used the adoption assistance?
A year ago
It helped but not as much as I thought it would
A year ago
I am not ready to deal with kids 😪
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I heard that the job is tiring, I am concerned about the salary package they offer🤔
A year ago
Yes! The package is good as you've to be available all the time😌
A year ago
I am happy with my pay, I hope you'd too:)
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I know most of you did not attend colleges but let me tell you something, get a degree not because of a better job but because knowledge is power 💪
A year ago
I have a BSc. degree and I am working somewhere very unrelated so I don't see the need
A year ago
The only power I will gain from this is student loans and stress and depression 😎
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Do they offer extra pay for more working hours?😏
A year ago
I get too tired that I never thought abt this🤧
A year ago
I think, No:(
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If you got tattoos, you better cover them up 😏
A year ago
Why they say that 😂
A year ago
Isn't that obvious 🙄
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What type of jobs do they offer?
A year ago
You may apply for various different positions, you'd be selected for the one you're a best fit
A year ago
You can work as a food preparer or a server
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I just found out that the discount when you working and when you are not is not the same💩
A year ago
50 percent during work times and 25 percent in other times
A year ago
That's because you don't pay attention 🤬
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This got to be my 5th year working and 2nd year in Olive Garden 💯
A year ago
Wish I could say same, this is my first year working and my 1st year at Olive Garden 😭
A year ago
I got 0 years and I am currently jobless 😬
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If you are ever going to leave, what will be your reasons in other words cons?
A year ago
Micromanagement🤔
A year ago
Being struggling to think but noting is coming
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What's the major reason behind employees leaving?🙄