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    Olive Garden Italian Restaurants Reviews

    Updated September 22, 2018
    2,847 reviews

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    Olive Garden Italian Restaurants CEO Gene Lee
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    1. "Waitress"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Barboursville, WV
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Barboursville, WV
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Olive Garden Italian Restaurants full-time

      Pros

      The training fully prepares you to be great at your job.

      Cons

      On your feet whole shift with no breaks

      Advice to Management

      Have a break room for employees

    2. Helpful (1)

      "Busser"

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      Former Employee - Hostess and Busser in Flagstaff, AZ
      Former Employee - Hostess and Busser in Flagstaff, AZ
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Olive Garden Italian Restaurants (More than a year)

      Pros

      Make great money if you put in the work. Also works with your schedule especially as a student.

      Cons

      Working in a college town

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    3. "Line cook"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Olive Garden Italian Restaurants part-time

      Pros

      Good amount of hours, coworkers and easy menu

      Cons

      Annoying management, too many hours at times and customers

    4. "Server for 7 years"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Olive Garden Italian Restaurants full-time

      Pros

      Very flexible and a good company to work for. The income is pretty steady for a restaurant job.

      Cons

      Have to work holidays and late nights

    5. "Typical waitressing job"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends

      Pros

      Very little side work as a waitress, rules in place to defend you if you're sick

      Cons

      You will smell like cheese when you get off work

    6. "Host"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Olive Garden Italian Restaurants full-time

      Pros

      You’re able to change shifts

      Cons

      You tend to deal with rude customers

      Advice to Management

      Need a better manager

    7. "OG"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Olive Garden Italian Restaurants part-time

      Pros

      It has a dimes program.

      Cons

      You're gonna get really fat.

    8. "Restaurant Manager"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Brea, CA
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Brea, CA

      I worked at Olive Garden Italian Restaurants full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Good training, high standards, professional teammates

      Cons

      Long hours, inconsistent schedule, non-consecutive days off

    9. "Great place for first time servers"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Olive Garden Italian Restaurants part-time

      Pros

      Great management, half price meals on break, contests, easy to move up within

      Cons

      Guests are spoiled sometimes, sometimes you get stiffed and nothing can happen.

      Advice to Management

      None they're great.

    10. "Awesome quick money"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Olive Garden Italian Restaurants part-time

      Pros

      Very flexible hours and can pick up shifts if you want to work more

      Cons

      During slow season have to get a second job

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