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Question 25 of 25 for our Olive Garden Mock Interview

Olive Garden was updated by on October 16th, 2018. Learn more here.

Question 25 of 25

Why do you want to work with Olive Garden?

"I think what really stands out to me about Olive Garden is that you offer the same commitment to your customers and to your employees: to make you feel like family, to be hospitable and caring, and to extend us Hospitaliano. I've been in this industry for several years, and I've been looking for a culture exactly like this."

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How to Answer: Why do you want to work with Olive Garden?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Olive Garden job interview.

  • 25. Why do you want to work with Olive Garden?

      How to Answer

      We know you have many options when it comes to a position in the food services industry, and we're excited that you're interested in joining the Olive Garden family. What about a position at Olive Garden makes you most excited? Why did you apply at Olive Garden as opposed to the many other available restaurants?

      Written by Jordan Henry on October 16th, 2018

      1st Answer Example

      "I think what really stands out to me about Olive Garden is that you offer the same commitment to your customers and to your employees: to make you feel like family, to be hospitable and caring, and to extend us Hospitaliano. I've been in this industry for several years, and I've been looking for a culture exactly like this."

      Written by Jordan Henry on October 16th, 2018

      2nd Answer Example

      "I've had friends who worked at Olive Garden during college, and they all raved about it. They were particularly excited about all of the mentorship and career development opportunities available -- one of my classmates has moved into a culinary supervisor position with you after being with Olive Garden for about three years. I'm looking to start a career in this industry, and Olive Garden seems like the perfect place to start."

      Written by Jordan Henry

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Two Reasons. One is the diverse family culture that Olive Garden has to offer. Two, I wouldn't be who I am personally and professionally if it was not my managers and team members. They were the ones who pushed me and believed in me that I could be a great manager."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Very good! It's great that you want to emulate those managers who helped shape you. The interviewer should appreciate such a heartfelt response.

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