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  • Benefits

    At Olive Garden, we provide our Team Members a great benefits package with no waiting period. If you choose to participate, you’re eligible from day one.

    1. How to Apply

      Thank you for your interest in employment with Olive Garden – please click the Apply Now button below to begin your online application now! 



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    1. Health Insurance

      Medical coverage is effective on your first day of employment, with just a $100 deductible and a dental plan. You're also provided with the option to purchase short-term disability insurance, which offers weekly benefits for up to 1 year, and/or sign-up for $20,000 in term life insurance, which pays double if death is accidental.

    2. Discounts

      Eat at any Olive Garden or Darden restaurant concept (when you are not working) and get a 25% dining discount for you and up to 7 friends or family members.

    3. Eye Care

      Receive discounts on eye exams, lenses, frames and contact lenses through our vision plan.

    4. Vacation

      Immediately receive one week of paid vacation, two weeks after 3 years and three weeks after 7 years.

    5. Education

      Learn to speak Italian… or any other language, for that matter. Get low interest educational loans for you and your family through our ConSern Student Loan Program.

    6. Retirement

      Start planning for tomorrow with our Darden 401k savings plan. You can participate immediately, and Darden will begin matching your contributions after one year of employment.