Olive Garden is a family of local restaurants that is the leader in the highly competitive Italian segment of casual dining. The company currently operates over 650 restaurants in the United States and Canada. We employ over 77,000 and our sales exceeded 3.1 Billion in fiscal year 2008. Olive Garden is one of four restaurant divisions of Darden Restaurants, Inc. headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Darden Restaurants, Inc. operates six distinct restaurant concepts, including Olive Garden, Red Lobster, LongHorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze, Capital Grille and Seasons 52. In fiscal year 2008, annual sales for Darden Restaurants, Inc. totaled more than 6.63 Billion. Darden Restaurants, Inc. is the largest publicly traded casual dining company in the world, and is a Fortune 500 company.

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Olive Garden US-IN-Merrillville $38,400 - $57,600 /Year Full-Time 2303 Yes High School Not Specified Negligible Not Specified Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Food Hospitality Restaurant Loading Map... Hospitality - Hotel Management Restaurant - Food Service

Restaurant ManagerWe're looking for committed professionals who will take full advantage of what we offer. Being an Olive Garden Restaurant Manager is challenging, but rewarding work. When you join the Olive Garden family, you'll impact everything we do. You'll make decisions that make a big difference. And you'll enjoy big rewards. As an Olive Garden Manager, you will drive our long-term success by creating an environment that combines the passion for Italian cooking with the warmth of genuine Italian hospitality. We offer a full range of rewards including a competitive salary, and generous benefits, a few of which are listed below: Retirement benefit – 100% company paid Retirement Program, fully vested after 5 years 401(k) retirement plan you can start from day one, with company match up to 6%, with 25%-120% match in Darden stock 15% Stock Purchase Plan discount and no fees through payroll deductions Graduating vacation plan reaching up to 5 weeks per year Full medical and dental coverage, including prescription drug card discount program Term life insurance up to 6X your annual salary Ongoing training and development opportunities Olive Garden Restaurant Managers enjoy a fast-paced environment wearing many hats. There are three primary roles: SERVICE MANAGER: Deliver outstanding 100% guest delight service. Ensure the hiring and retention of best Service Team employees through continual training, motivation and development on 100% guest delight service standards. Regularly measure and evaluate service standards by using various feedback tools, and develop and implement plans for continuous service improvements. Create an atmosphere in the restaurant that builds energy, vitality, and fun. SALES MANAGER: Build check averages and add-on sales with a particular emphasis on the sale of wine and alcoholic beverages. Provide leadership to achieve those goals while operating safely, legally, and ethically. Ensure ongoing sales skill and product knowledge development of managers and Service Team employees in the areas of food and beverages. Ensure the hiring and retention of best Service Team employees through continual training, motivation, and development. Create an atmosphere in the restaurant that builds energy, vitality, and fun. CULINARY MANAGER: Lead and ensure the consistent planning, production, preparation, and prompt delivery of hot, attractive, great-tasting Italian food. Direct the operational efficiency and profitability of all culinary operations. Hire the best Culinary Team employees. Train and retain new and experienced employees and continually develop them in their technical cooking skills, food preparation, food safety, and sanitation knowledge. Create an atmosphere in the restaurant that builds energy, vitality, and fun.   Job Requirements: 2-3 years of casual dining/ full-service restaurant management experience with superior results For consideration please submit your resume via email below with 100% confidentiality. No phone inquiries please. No relocation package available, so local candidates only. CB Keywords:food, dining, hospitality, restaurant, kitchen, supervisor, management, restaurant manager