Olive Garden
HQ: Orlando, FL
Industry: Eating and Drinking Places - Restaurant Management
olivegarden.com
Bliss Rating
3.6

12 Olive Garden Server Reviews

What's it like to be a Server at Olive Garden? Read anonymous reviews and get the scoop.


Server
Posted 10/31/2012
Bliss Rating
3.1
What do you like about working at Olive Garden?
I enjoy 95% of the employees I work with, and there is always shifts available to pick up.
What don't you like about working at Olive Garden?
Hardest serving job I have ever worked. For $4.85 an hour, you are expected to do a lot of duties beyond your job description, which they refer to as "team work." The tips are the worst I've ever come across. Guests must think it's easy for us to run endless salad, soup, and bread sticks because it is reflected in the tips!
What suggestions do you have for management?
Hire a food runner, and give us more than 3 tables! The economy is hard on everyone, an extra table could result in an extra $20 a shift, a $100 a week. When you work a lunch shift and walk out with $20 in your pocket, it's frustrating.
Please give us a one liner to describe this review.
There is a law suit out against this company for a reason.
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
Be very positive and energetic, and let them know you are all about pleasing the guests.
Server
Posted 4/5/2012
Bliss Rating
1.3
What do you like about working at Olive Garden?
My coworkers and, the job itself was fun. Each day is a new day.
What don't you like about working at Olive Garden?
The general manager, does not care about the employees. Instead of fixing problems her slogan is "if your not happy, quit". Awful manager.
What suggestions do you have for management?
Care more for your employees, and less about numbers. Learn to fix problems.
Please give us a one liner to describe this review.
been working there for over 3 years
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
Turn around and walk out. Managers will make you wait over half an hour for an interview.. just leave.
Server
Posted 4/20/2010
Bliss Rating
2.6
What do you like about working at Olive Garden?
The people i work with and the Guest i meet daily
What don't you like about working at Olive Garden?
When guess are fighting with each other and try to draw you in. Management constant threat to fire an associate or associates
What suggestions do you have for management?
Better management skills such as communication, handeling issues , controling thier temper and being careful with what they say and do.
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
answer the questions the best you can and know something about the company you are applying at.
Server
Posted 8/23/2009
Bliss Rating
1.8
What do you like about working at Olive Garden?
always busy
What don't you like about working at Olive Garden?
the elitest feeling amongest management. That they feel like you should be kissing their feet and the ground they walk on because they let you work their.
What suggestions do you have for management?
Get off your high horse
Please give us a one liner to describe this review.
Don't Do it!
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
If you don't mind working in an environment that feels that you are theirs and not a person, then go for it.
Server
Posted 11/15/2009
Bliss Rating
2.4
What do you like about working at Olive Garden?
The servers are friendly and team oriented.
What don't you like about working at Olive Garden?
The managers are unorganized and unprofessional.
What suggestions do you have for management?
A more professional attitude and better organizational skills.
Please give us a one liner to describe this review.
This job requires more stability and organization, specifically from the managerial staff.
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
Be happy and positive.
Server
Posted 1/18/2012
Bliss Rating
2.0
What do you like about working at Olive Garden?
Talking to guests and answering their questions.
What don't you like about working at Olive Garden?
The chaotic atmosphere and physical demands.
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
Olive Garden is a great place to work if you are the kind of person who can handle a super fast pace.
Server
Posted 6/8/2009
Bliss Rating
4.0
What do you like about working at Olive Garden?
There was room for growth.
What don't you like about working at Olive Garden?
The food preparations, everything is previously frozen.
What suggestions do you have for management?
Follow through with the staff more often.
Please give us a one liner to describe this review.
average server position
Server
Posted 9/2/2009
Bliss Rating
5.0
Please give us a one liner to describe this review.
A truly great experience that teaches you the true meaning of multi-tasking, even for a woman
Server
Posted 2/15/2012
Bliss Rating
0.0
What do you like about working at Olive Garden?
hours
What don't you like about working at Olive Garden?
under valued
What suggestions do you have for management?
better training for new staff
Server
Posted 1/27/2011
Bliss Rating
5.0
What do you like about working at Olive Garden?
Management, coworkers
What don't you like about working at Olive Garden?
Customers, salary
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