I worked with a friendly team of employees and got tips on top of an hourly wage.
What I wish was different
I encountered a harassment incident with a coworker regarding an injury that management knew about.
Advice
You definitely need to have thick skin to work in the restaurant business, as hungry customers are usually impatient. There is a time and place for asserting your position and letting the customer have their way.
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Restaurant Server
June 2016 • Medina, OH
What I liked
The clientele
Management is cool
What I wish was different
Wish it was busier
Too lenient with employees calling off
Advice
It's a good experience to learn how to talk to people, read people. It teaches teamwork, multitasking, how to handle stress.
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Bartender
April 2014 • Monticello, MN
What I liked
I really enjoy learning new drinks and making connections with guests at the bar.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have gotten more night shifts as a bartender.
Advice
I would advise that everyone works in the food industry/customer service as it really helps develop communication skills at all levels.
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Server
June 2017 • Macedonia, OH
What I liked
The bond I built with my co-workers and managers to work as a team every day.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Dishwasher
June - September 2018 • Hillsborough Township, NJ
What I liked
The people and the community.
What I wish was different
The job itself was very hard and labor intensive. After some shifts I could barely move.
Advice
Don’t feel overwhelmed, sometimes responsibilities will stack up but just do one thing at a time and work at a manageable pace.
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Host
February 2018 • Paramus, NJ
What I liked
The chance to work with different people and learn the basics of the food industry.
What I wish was different
While I wish I got payed a bit more on a professional level I wish that there was more room for growth in the company.
Advice
Working with people and for people is a hard job so you must be ready to handle task easily and professionally
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Server
May - August 2018 • Glendale, AZ
What I liked
The schedules and homeness
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Don’tet the small things phase you
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Server
July 2017 • Rexburg, ID
What I liked
Great and helpful coworkers. I also had plenty of kind customers.
What I wish was different
I wish I had a better relationship with the General Manager–she has her favorites.
Advice
Unfortunately, brown nosing does work for this job.
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Hostess
June 2018 • Denton, TX
What I liked
The flexibility with my scheduling.
What I wish was different
Consistency with management
Advice
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Waitress
June 2017 • Charlotte, MI
What I liked
I get to work a lot of hours and make decent money for school.
What I wish was different
I wish that what I made in a day didn't depend as heavily on how well my tables decide to tip.
Advice
Don't let the rude costumers get to you. Some people just aren't that nice and a lot of times it will have nothing to do with you.
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Waitress
June 2018 • Albany, OR
What I liked
All of the managers and employees are helpful when teaching you how to get used to the menus and computer programs. It’s a great working environment and everybody has your back!
What I wish was different
Advice
I would say that working as a server is very fun and a great way to make money, and I would recommend it to other college students.
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Host
September 2015 - August 2018 • Fairview Park, OH
What I liked
The customer service aspect of it and getting to talk to new people everyday.
What I wish was different
I wish the scheduling would have been more standard instead of all over the place.
Advice
You can not get discouraged over every little thing. Everyone that comes into the restaurant may not have a great day and if someone gives you a bad attitude to stay positive. Every thing will work out in the end.
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Server
July 2018 • Trenton, NJ
What I liked
Great work environment. Always busy. Quick turn over
What I wish was different
I wish I started sooner.
Advice
Always be on top of job applications. If you don't hear anything call and ask about the status of your application, it shows you're passionate about the position.
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Hostess
May - September 2018 • Bountiful, UT
What I liked
Flexible schedule, discounts on meals, percentage of tips
What I wish was different
Management was going through several changes at the time and was a bit scattered sometimes but we made do. Several new employees only showed up to their first couple days of work before disappearing.
Advice
Don’t only show up to your first few days of work and then disappear! Be willing to work with people from all walks of life.
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Server
June - August 2018 • Carlisle, PA
What I liked
Nothing
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
This work is important for building character. It sucks, and is hard. Nothing inspired me to work harder so I don't have to work in a restaurant ever again.
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Server
September 2017 - August 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
The fast paced environment & day to day interactions with customers
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Serving is a great summer job.
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Line Cook
June 2018 • Cutler Bay, FL
What I liked
I like the experience of being under pressure in a fast paced environment.
What I wish was different
That the employees were a bit more respectful to one another.
Advice
To stay professional no matter the adversity.
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Host
June - August 2018 • Monroe, MI
What I liked
Some of the people that I worked with and our front of the house manager was amazing. When everyone worked together it was a simple job.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more of a team atmosphere and further training offered for those team members that were struggling
