Olive Garden Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"Hostile work environment. I experienced wage theft, manager clocking me out and having me stay and work off the clock, harassment and discrimination. With that being said, I am thankful for the opportunities that this abusive environment has since opened up for me. I thrive now in an environment where my loyalty, honesty, and integrity is constantly rewarded."

"There's only one good manager. Dan. The others make you feel like crap."

What do you like about working at Olive Garden?

"The people and the atmosphere it's like a big family."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Honestly I wouldn't do it. It's not worth it really."

What don't you like about working at Olive Garden?

"The managers shouldn't be managers they suck at it badly."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"You should treat your employees like people not like dirt"

"Teamwork is key."

What do you like about working at Olive Garden?

"It is a great company to work for, good standards are set for good production."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"The company is a great company to work for, When your here your family."

What don't you like about working at Olive Garden?

"Its not easy to gain an higher title or to gain a better position."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be persistent in your actions, If a rule is set to do something a set way stick to it."

"There is a law suit out against this company for a reason."

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."

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."

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."

"Applied sales & problem solving skills to ensure customer satisfaction & upsell."

What do you like about working at Olive Garden?

"Direct client interaction, having an opportunity to upsell with the customers, ensuring customer satisfaction."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be positive, be honest, expect long hours, expect to work hard and be held accountable for standards."

What don't you like about working at Olive Garden?

"Unpredictable schedule made for difficult planning. Unpredictable wages also made it difficult to financially plan."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Ensure quality hiring and training from the start to keep quality employees and reward staff for exemplary work."

"Best place I hae ever worked!"

What do you like about working at Olive Garden?

"Everything, The company was the first company that I worked for and I learned so much from them in my life. I cannot say enough wonderful things about them!"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"You have to be a people person and willing to work HARD. You have to be willing to put up with customers, but it will all work out for the best in the end! Get along with the crowd and work your hardest! And have fun!"

What don't you like about working at Olive Garden?

"It is a little too much corporate. Other than that- nothing- it's perfect!"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Nothing! They are doing a grat job and I expect them to keep up what they are doing!"

"been working there for over 3 years"

What do you like about working at Olive Garden?

"My coworkers and, the job itself was fun. Each day is a new day."

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."

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."

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"

"For me, personal pride is as high a standard as company pride."

What do you like about working at Olive Garden?

"Talking to guests and answering their questions."

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."

What don't you like about working at Olive Garden?

"The chaotic atmosphere and physical demands."

"Awesome place to work and have a career."