The family aspect of the staff and the environment.
What I wish was different
My schedule, just a day off
Advice
I would go into serving in general with an open mind and not let yourself get worked up over little things that happen.
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Server
June 2022 • Framingham, MA
What I liked
The flexibility, the hours, the management, peers
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
It's hard work but worth it
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Waiter
May - August 2023 • Bismarck, ND
What I liked
I loved working with people and getting to serve people.
What I wish was different
I wish that the base salary had been higher.
Advice
Be patient with people, even when it becomes very frustrating. Just being kind to people goes a long way.
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server
July 2023 • Corpus Christi, TX
What I liked
Food stability benefits, great management, fast money.
What I wish was different
Amount of hours worked.
Advice
Make friends while you work!
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Server
May 2023 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
The people here are amazing! The benefits are also super nice.
What I wish was different
Better hourly pay
Advice
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Server
October 2020 • Athens, GA
What I liked
The people and the fast-paced environment
What I wish was different
The pay
Advice
Work as much as possible
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Host
July - August 2022 • Portland, OR
What I liked
The employees there were very fun and welcoming.
What I wish was different
I wish Olive Garden were run differently. Unlike other companies, hosts didn't get a share of the tips made, so you were expected to do a lot for minimum wage. They also make it very hard to work up the ranks.
Advice
Make the best of your experience, but there are better options out there.
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Cafe Server
January 2019 • Idaho Falls, ID
What I liked
interacting with my guests.
What I wish was different
i wish that as a corporate company, they were not so focused on up-selling.
Advice
Focus on making your guests happy and get those tips!!
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Line Cook
March 2021 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Everything nice staff
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Great way to learn new skills
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Bartender
May - September 2021 • Vancouver, WA
What I liked
What I wish was different
I wish that I was solely bartending and making higher than minimum wage
Advice
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Restaurant Server
April 2021 • Burnsville, MN
What I liked
How we all work together to make guests have a welcoming experience
What I wish was different
Advice
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Server
January 2018 • Amherst, NY
What I liked
My coworkers are amazing and it's a really fun job. Tips are a huge plus and contribute significantly to my compensation when I work.
What I wish was different
Manager and coworker turnover has been an on-going issue, but serving is mostly college students so it should be expected as people graduate and find full-time jobs.
Advice
Be confident in your ability to be a good server and remember to always smile!
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Restaurant Server
May 2018 • North Wales, PA
What I liked
Coworkers
What I wish was different
The pay
Advice
Save the money you earn
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Server
February 2020 • Portage, MI
What I liked
Flexible Hours, Sales opportunities, Great Coworkers, and Great Managers
What I wish was different
Recognition of employees (ie: Good vs Bad)
Advice
There's never a dull moment, so really just go into work everyday with a smile and see where it takes you! Work together with your team and it will pay back for you tenfold. Get to know the coworkers and they could turn out to be some of your best friends.
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Server
January 2019 • St. Charles, IL
What I liked
Great staff, fast paced.
What I wish was different
n/a
Advice
If you enjoy working with others it’s a great opportunity.
