Expo, Olive Garden Ajax

At Olive Garden, we believe life is best shared around the table. From every heartfelt server greeting to every basket of our fresh-baked breadsticks, we’re here to bring people together over a meal worth sharing. With our endless first courses, homemade soups and sauces and signature classic favourites, Italian generosity is always on the table. Step inside and feel transported to the heart of a lively kitchen - our warm, welcoming atmosphere will make you feel right at home. Because when you’re here, you’re family. Overview: As an Expo, you recognize that people’s lives are busy, and guests safely picking up food to-go has become even more important. You also communicate clearly with the culinary team to ensure seamless service execution during high-volume periods. Our Expo thrive on making loyal guests by displaying a strong sense of urgency, extensive menu knowledge (always ready to make a recommendation!), and ensuring all orders are on-time and accurate. One key to our success is the high standards we set for ourselves and each other. That includes placing the health and safety of our team members and guests as a top priority. We are committed to the highest safety and sanitation practices, including ensuring team member wellness and maintaining clean restaurants. Our Winning Family Starts With You! Check out these great benefits! What you will do in this role: Deliver perfect guest experience by ensuring all standards are being executed based on Olive Garden’s established specifications Ensure all delivery orders leave the restaurant in a timely manner Serve as the vital link between the kitchen and the front-of-house, ensuring food quality and presentation meet our brand standards before it reaches the guest. Coordinate order flow, manage ticket times, and communicate clearly with the culinary team to ensure seamless service execution during high-volume periods. Be a “know-it-all” about our regular and promotional food and beverage menus by communicating and recommending offerings to Guests Be thoroughly familiar with the causes of food contamination and the methods of prevention and follow all food safety standards and systems Support other associates whenever necessary Demonstrate behaviours consistent with Olive Garden’s principles What we are looking for: Food Service/Hospitality Experience Must have a love for people and strive for service excellence Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Driven and focused Inspirational and motivational team player Ability to work a flexible schedule What’s in it for you: 20% employee discount dining card valid at participating Recipe brands Pay range: $17.60-18.00 Flexible scheduling An energetic and dynamic team Competitive wages Fun working environment Growth and development opportunities within the restaurant Career advancement opportunities with a company that owns some of Canada’s most iconic restaurant brands And much more! Because at Olive Garden, We’re All Family Here! Recipe is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Celebrating people, being passionate and curious, owning it, and doing the right thing are the values that guide how we build our teams, support our franchisees and create a company that unlocks the full potential of everyone. Recipe is dedicated to providing accommodations in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation. For individuals that require accommodations please contact [email protected]

The Expo serves as the vital link between the kitchen and the front-of-house to ensure food quality and presentation meet brand standards. They are responsible for coordinating order flow, managing ticket times, and ensuring all delivery orders leave the restaurant in a timely manner.

Candidates must have previous food service or hospitality experience and a strong passion for service excellence. The role requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and maintain high standards for food safety and sanitation.

• 20% Employee discount dining card • Flexible scheduling • Growth and development opportunities • Career advancement opportunities

• Time managementPreferred
• Customer servicePreferred
• TeamworkPreferred
• Food safetyPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Food servicePreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food service
• Hospitality
• Communication
• Menu knowledge
• Food safety
• Sanitation
• Order coordination
• Customer service
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Food Quality Assurance And Control
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Energetic
• Curiosity
• Motivational Skills
• Food Services
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Franchising
• Legislation
• Restaurant Operation

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support
• Lead Gardener
• Busser / Banquet Worker / Cafeteria Attendant
• Food Service Counter Attendants
• Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week