Ihop

Restaurant Host/Hostess

June 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

The fast paced environment and meeting friendly people everyday.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more options when it came to work uniforms.

Advice

Never be afraid to be yourself when around strangers.

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Dining Room Host/Hostess

May - August 2021 • Harlingen, TX

What I liked

I liked the tips from curbside orders and the manager that helped in all areas.

What I wish was different

Cleaner working environment

Advice

I think it’s a good way to learn how to multitask and customer service.

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Server

June 2019 • Salem, OR

What I liked

I loved the fast-paced environment, the variety of responsibilities, and the staff/coworkers

What I wish was different

I wish the break schedule was more flexible

Advice

I would recommend going into hosting/serving if you: - Enjoy interacting with customers - Are detail-oriented - Like fast-paced work environments

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Server

May - August 2019 • Riverhead, NY

What I liked

Talking to new people

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Customer is always right

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IHOP Server

June - August 2019 • McKinney, TX

What I liked

The petiole were AMAZING. It really reinforced my work ethic!

What I wish was different

I wish the hours were a little shorter.

Advice

Be ready to work hard but it’s an enjoyable experience.!

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Restaurant Server

January 2017 • Hialeah, FL

What I liked

The knowledge I gained by being a server

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

It seems hard at the beginning but Don’t Give Up, it’s worth it

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Hostess

July - August 2019 • Chandler, AZ

What I liked

I liked working with my coworkers especially when it got busy. We all were a mess but we kept each other up by helping out one another.

What I wish was different

I wish I got to stay there longer and learn more than what I did.

Advice

Don’t expect it to be easy, sometimes it is but things will be hard in the beginning but once you get the hang of it, it’s really not all that bad.

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Waitress

November 2018 • Fresno, CA

What I liked

The menu

What I wish was different

The management

Advice

Take time to learn from your mistakes

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Server

July 2018 • Fort Wayne, IN

What I liked

I liked interacting with the customers

What I wish was different

I wish the focus of the store was less on profit and more on the customer

Advice

You have an hour to either make someone’s day better or make their day worse.

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Restaurant Server

September 2015 • Burlington, NJ

What I liked

Meeting new people each day. Making great money from tips. Had a great staff and management.

What I wish was different

Nothing! It was the ideal job!

Advice

This helps you become a people person because you are forced to engage with tables daily. It breaks people out of their shell and makes them more social.

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Server

June - October 2019 • Cicero, IL

What I liked

Meeting new people daily and serving for the first time and gaining a new job experience.

What I wish was different

The pay is very low wish it could have been more because of the amount of work you do as a server at IHop.

Advice

Be prepared for difficult situations and being able to multitask and manage your time well.

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Waitress

May - July 2019 • Crystal Lake, IL

What I liked

The fast pace

What I wish was different

Nothing! I loved working here

Advice

Learn everything you can about the menu and POS systems to do well!

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Bar Host/Hostess

November 2017 - July 2019 • Huntersville, NC

What I liked

Everyone was super friendly and I made a lot of connections with coworkers

What I wish was different

I wish management would have worked a little bit harder to make sure that all the workers are able to work the shifts given to them.

Advice

Smile, be polite, and be open to new experiences

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Waitress

May 2016 • Greensburg, PA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

This experience taught me how to be patient and learn to work with other people.

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Waitress

July - August 2018 • Whiting, IN

What I liked

Of the entire experience I had a great bond with my coworkers.

What I wish was different

The environment needed a lot more improvement. There was a lot of disorganization.

Advice

That experiencing highly changing and quick paced jobs such as waitressing in busy restaurants teaches you skills that not many othee jobs can, like how to keep yourself from getting overwhelmed or dealing with angry and upset costumers. It also teaches you the value of money since your income is solely based off of what other people give you.

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