Rob Viveros

Background

About Rob Viveros

As senior vice president of operations for the Dallas division of Olive Garden/ Darden, Rob Viveros ensures that a variety of culinary, beverage, service and training initiatives are aligned with operator strategies at the division’s 119 restaurants, and that everyone is focused on delighting guests with a genuine Italian dining experience. Viveros in known for his unwavering commitment to operational excellence and Olive Garden‘s purpose of Hospitaliano, 100% guest delight. He is a dedicated and passionate leader with a strong track record of translating an excellent guest experience into strong financial results. He excels in bringing out the best in others, developing new leaders and integrating the company’s seven principles into all restaurant operations, most notably “hold us to high standards” and “treat us with respect.” Viveros joined Olive Garden in 1994 as a manager-in-training and was promoted to general manager in 1995. In September 1996, Viveros was named director of operations and in was promoted to his current role as senior vice president of operations. Viveros is active in his community of Flower Mound, Texas, just outside of Dallas, where he lives with his wife and three sons. He is on the board of directors of The Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, The Boys and Girls Club, The Hispanic Youth Institute, The California Restaurant Association P.A.C. and the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce.