Serving Our Team Members
The greatest competitive edge our company has is the quality of our employees, evidenced by the excellent job they do every day.
Bill Darden, Founder
Simply put: We succeed because of our people. Our team members are what make the difference at Darden, and that is why they are at the heart of everything we do.

Investing in Their Success

Providing Pathways for Growth

Ensuring an Inclusive & Diverse Culture
Spotlight on Team Members

Olive Garden’s Kelly Lynch Named WFF 2025 Change Maker
Read Full Story: Olive Garden’s Kelly Lynch Named WFF 2025 Change Maker
Eddie V’s Claudia Ortiz Named WFF 2024 Change Maker
Read Full Story: Eddie V’s Claudia Ortiz Named WFF 2024 Change Maker
LongHorn’s Leslie Godfrey Named WFF 2023 Change Maker
Read Full Story: LongHorn’s Leslie Godfrey Named WFF 2023 Change Maker
All Stories
Transparency in Coverage Rule
Cheddar’s Cynthia Payne Named 2022 Change Maker
Jennifer Giusti Receives 2022 Top Women in Restaurant Technology Award
Meet The Capital Grille’s New Executive Chef Partners
Message from Gene Lee
Investing in Our Team Members
LongHorn’s Jessica Demski Named 2021 Change Maker
The Importance of Never Giving Up
A Time to Reflect on Progression
What Black History Month Means to Me
