I wish that it was closer to my apartment and that it paid better
Advice
Don't get a job that is far from you if you do not have a car. It makes getting around harder, and uber costs will rack up.
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Hostess
May 2018 - August 2019 • Wrentham, MA
What I liked
I liked how it gave me more skills with communicating with people, problem solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
What I wish was different
I wish customers could understand the lack of control we had over wait times, available seating and mistakes in the kitchen.
Advice
To not get too hurt if a customer or another employee yells at you.
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Dining Room Host/Hostess
June 2019 • Syracuse, NY
What I liked
Meeting new people
What I wish was different
None
Advice
None
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Waitress
January - August 2019 • Aberdeen, SD
What I liked
The people and atmosphere
What I wish was different
Customers having more appreciation for service workers
Advice
Being part of a team is what makes everything run.
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Restaurant Server
January 2017 • Springfield, MO
What I liked
I really enjoyed working with the public and having a part in making someone’s day. I learned very valuable teamwork skills that I believe will help me throughout my future career.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Server
June - August 2019 • Knoxville, TN
What I liked
I gained valuable teamwork and communication skills
What I wish was different
I wish management had been more organized.
Advice
Be willing to learn from your mistakes, take responsibility, and move on.
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Garden Bar Specialist
July 2019 • Eatontown, NJ
What I liked
Good group of people and the managers were great.
What I wish was different
The work week was Tuesday to Tuesday which was weird and schedules came out on a weekly basis.
Advice
Try to get a coop. It wasn't my ideal job at all.
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Waitress
May - September 2019 • Jacksonville, FL
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
When working as a waitress, there can be a lot of negativity from co-workers and kitchen staff either from a stressful shift or unfriendly customers. However, I tried my best to stay positive and focused on my work. Spreading negativity and complaining only makes things worse. Patience and a positive attitude are key!
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Waitress
June 2019 • Shrewsbury, PA
What I liked
I liked the opportunity to meet and interact with a variety of different customers and build relationships with regulars. I enjoyed the people I worked with and the environment was overall friendly and welcoming. I liked the pace of the job, there was usually always something to be done which made shifts go by quickly and kept me occupied during my time on the clock.
What I wish was different
I wish that the change system was based on a register rather than the servers needing to make change themselves.
Advice
Work well under pressure! When it’s busy you need to be able to focus and do what you need to do without getting flustered from the quick pace of everything.
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serving
May 2019 • Harrisonburg, VA
What I liked
Earning money, the people I work with
What I wish was different
hourly wage
Advice
everyone should have to work customer service at least once in their life
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Restaurant Host/Hostess
July - August 2019 • Hinesville, GA
What I liked
The staff and managers were very family-oriented. They really focused on teamwork and team building. I also liked how the manager was very honest in his encouters with his employees and he cared about their well being.
What I wish was different
I wished I had more time to work. If I stayed, I am sure that the managers would have invested in me so that I could grow in a leadership role.
Advice
My advice to anyone looking to work here is to listen to everyone's preferences but do your job. It is important to keep the interest of the whole group in mind. But remember why you were hired and do your part too because when one piece of the puzzle falls apart, everything else seems to do the same. It is truly a restaurant business work environment.
