Olive Garden Employee Directory
RestaurantsFlorida, United States10001+ Employees
Olive Garden is a U.S.-based casual dining restaurant brand owned by Darden Restaurants, Inc., the largest company-owned and operated full-service restaurant company. Founded in 1982, Olive Garden is part of a portfolio that includes more than 800 restaurants and a workforce exceeding 92,000 people. The brand draws inspiration from Italian culture, reflected in its menus, wine list, and Tuscan farmhouse-style restaurant design, emphasizing hospitality and family. It supports its culinary approach through the Culinary Institute of Tuscany, established in 1999, which has hosted more than 1,200 managers and team members as part of an internal cultural immersion program. The brand is based in Orlando, Florida. In 2026 Olive Garden opened a new location in Yorkville, Illinois, creating about 80 jobs.