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Olive Garden is a chain of over 800 restaurants in the Italian casual dining segment that offers a variety of Italian specialties. read more
Olive Garden Company Culture
Olive Garden Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.9/5
Olive Garden's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
B+Professional Development
B-Office Culture
C+Executive Team
C-CEO Rating
C-Olive Garden CEO
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies
Dan Kiernan
62 /100
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Diversity at Olive Garden
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies
D+
Diverse employees at Olive Garden have rated Environment, Professional Development, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Olive Garden
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies
C-
Women at Olive Garden have rated Environment, Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Olive Garden eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
-26
Olive Garden employees are -26% more likely to recommend Olive Garden as a great place to work
| 29% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 55% | Detractors |
Working at Olive Garden
Working at Olive Garden is rated below average by 1382 employees, across various culture dimensions. Olive Garden employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Manager have the most room for improvement, putting Olive Garden’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Orlando, FL. See below in detail how working at Olive Garden was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Olive Garden
C-
Overall Company Culture at Olive Garden is rated C-
Last updated 4 days ago
Bottom
30%
Olive Garden ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Olive Garden Employee Reviews
Out of 1010 Olive Garden employee reviews, 73% were positive. The remaining 27% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Olive Garden improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 73% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 27% |
Positive Reviews From Olive Garden Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?when it slows down and i can have a moment to myself while im closing, other than i go home more depressed.
- What makes you most happy at work?When I get to serve people
- What did you like most about the interview process?I was hired and started fast
Constructive Feedback From Olive Garden Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Making expectations clear before employees are reprimanded for executing actions that were unknowingly incorrect.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Taking action when a problem is brought up and not just laughing in my face. They need to make sure that they take things seriosly so problems like mine wont happen again.
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?They need to be more clear on whats expected
Olive Garden Company Information
Olive Garden Company Overview
Olive Garden is a chain of over 800 restaurants in the Italian casual dining segment that offers a variety of Italian specialties.
Olive Garden Mission, Vision & Values
Olive Garden Mission Statement
At Olive Garden, we want the experience of warmth and caring to extend beyond our restaurant walls and into every community where we live and serve. Our restaurants throughout the US and Canada are committed to giving back to their communities through a variety of local efforts, such as delivering meals in times of need and supporting local non-profits and organizations. Restaurants also participate in various company-wide community relations programs.
Olive Garden Vision Statement
Hospitaliano! Our Never Ending passion for 100% guest delight: We inspire a world with more human connection We take pride in doing it right the first time We welcome everyone as family and friends
Olive Garden Values
- Integrity And Fairness
- Respect And Caring
- Diversity
- Always Learning Always Teaching
- Being Of Service
- Teamwork
- Excellence
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Olive Garden
At Olive Garden, we want the experience of warmth and caring to extend beyond our restaurant walls and into every community where we live and serve. Our restaurants throughout the US and Canada are committed to giving back to their communities through a variety of local efforts, such as delivering meals in times of need and supporting local non-profits and organizations. Restaurants also participate in various company-wide community relations programs.
| Headquarter | Orlando, FL Canada |
|---|---|
| Website | www.olivegarden.com |
| Founding Date | 1982 |
| Tel | (800) 932-2558 |
| Company Status | Private |
Olive Garden Competitors
Olive Garden competitors include Domino's Pizza, OSF, Pizza Hut, and Yard House. Olive Garden ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Olive Garden compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Olive Garden Employees
1382 employees at Olive Garden have reviewed Olive Garden across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 4 days ago.
Overall, the 1382 Olive Garden employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Olive Garden are not very pleased with their total compensation at Olive Garden, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Olive Garden are not very pleased with their team. 1382 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Olive Garden are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Olive Garden believe the environment at Olive Garden is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Olive Garden is comfortably fast. About 82% of the employees at Olive Garden work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Olive Garden are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Olive Garden employees generally work 8.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Olive Garden report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Olive Garden have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
73% of Olive Garden employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Olive Garden employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
67% of Olive Garden employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
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Olive Garden employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
50% of Olive Garden employees call their work environment negative
Environment
Joining Olive Garden - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Olive Garden is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Olive Garden employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 33% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Olive Garden KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Olive Garden's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 8 Olive Garden employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
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Olive Garden CEO & Leadership
Olive Garden CEO - Dan Kiernan
62 /100
Olive Garden’s CEO Dan Kiernan started in this role in 2018. Dan’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Dan in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Orlando, FL. Dan Kiernan’s employees rank Olive Garden in the Top 20% for Environment, in the Top 40% for Professional Development, and in the Top 50% for Office Culture. Kiernan is generally unpopular with Olive Garden employees, but ranks especially low with African American/Black employees, and by employees in the HR department and employees in the Customer Success department. However, employees in the Product department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Olive Garden’s competitors, Dan Kiernan ranks below both OSF CEO AJ Querciagrossa and Domino's Pizza CEO Richard Allison.
Olive Garden Leadership
The Olive Garden Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Dan Kiernan, Chief Financial Officer Ethan Sypinski, and Corporate Executive Chef R&D Terrence Tookes
Dan Kiernan CEO / President
Dan Kiernan serves as the CEO / President of Olive Garden.
Ethan Sypinski Chief Financial Officer
Ethan Sypinski serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Olive Garden.
Terrence Tookes Corporate Executive Chef R&D
Terrence Tookes serves as the Corporate Executive Chef R&D of Olive Garden. Terrence started at Olive Garden in December... read more
Bryan Clements Executive Vice President
Bryan Clements serves as the Executive Vice President of Olive Garden. Bryan started at Olive Garden in January of 2018.... read more
Bob balobona Senior Vice President
Bob balobona serves as the Senior Vice President of Olive Garden.
Charles Flor Senior Vice President of Operations
Charles Flor serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations of Olive Garden. Charles started at Olive Garden in... read more
Michael Hart Senior Vice President Operations
Michael Hart serves as the Senior Vice President Operations of Olive Garden.
Tim B VP Culinary Operations & Operations Excellence
Tim B serves as the VP Culinary Operations & Operations Excellence of Olive Garden.
Robbie Berta Director Of Operations
Robbie Berta serves as the Director Of Operations of Olive Garden.
Olive Garden Salaries
How much does Olive Garden pay?
How much do people at Olive Garden get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Olive Garden is $135,656, or $65 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $133,883, or $64 per hour.
At Olive Garden, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $225,715 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,926 annually. Average Olive Garden salaries by department include: Communications at $239,945, Design at $124,356, IT at $118,207, and Business Development at $160,519. Half of Olive Garden salaries are above $133,883.
555 employees at Olive Garden rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies (based on 1642 ratings) while 529 employees at Olive Garden rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies (based on 534 ratings).
Last updated 9 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $74k | $74k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $102k | $102k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $133k | $133k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $185k | $185k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $240k | $240k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $269k | $269k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $299k | $299k | 100th Percentile |
$135,656*
Average Compensation
$133,883*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Olive Garden Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Olive Garden
Diverse employees at Olive Garden score the company 58/100 across various culture categories, placing Olive Garden in the Bottom 25% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Olive Garden across various culture dimensions.
Our team members are what make the difference at Darden — they are at the heart of everything we do. We know we’re only as good as our people. That’s why we hire the best and create an inclusive environment where diversity of thought and background are valued, everyone is treated with respect and everyone has opportunities to develop and grow their careers.,,We’re extremely proud of our results-oriented, people culture — one filled with energy, passion, opportunity and fun. We work hard to achieve our goals, and we all win together when we do.
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Olive Garden Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Olive Garden PTO
Olive Garden's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 60% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Olive Garden's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 34% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Olive Garden's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Olive Garden Careers
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Olive Garden on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 67% | |
|---|---|---|
Legal | 33% |
Candidates By Location
San Antonio | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Bakersfield | 33% | |
Charlotte | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Olive Garden
Who is the CEO of Olive Garden?
Olive Garden CEO is Dan Kiernan, their score by employees is 62
What is Olive Garden eNPS?
The eNPS for Olive Garden is -26
What is the salary for Brand Manager in Olive Garden?
Brand Manager average salary in the US is 114k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Olive Garden?
The average salaries for Marketing in Olive Garden is 133k
Who are Olive Garden competitors?
Olive Garden main competitors are Domino's Pizza, OSF, Pizza Hut, Yard House
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