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Olive Garden

Server

February 2017 • Amherst, NY

What I liked

Walking out with cash each night

What I wish was different

Advice

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June 2023 • Cranberry Township, PA

What I liked

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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Waitress

September 2015 • Tarentum, PA

What I liked

It’s quick easy money for me to be able to pay for school and groceries.

What I wish was different

I wish you still got minimum wage hourly because people don’t always tip right.

Advice

It’s a great learning experience and teaches you how to work under stress.
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Waitress

May 2018 • Novi, MI

What I liked

The atmosphere and the people

What I wish was different

That I had a chance to make more money, as well as partake in a job that revolves around my nonprofit major.

Advice

It was a great way to connect with people and becoming friends with the regulars
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October 2016 • Williamsville, NY

What I liked

I like the flexibility and the friends I have found at my job. The money is also quick which is convenient for a college student.

What I wish was different

Advice

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June 2019 • Bend, OR

What I liked

flexible schedule, great pay when you factor in tips, great coworkers, fun environment to work in

What I wish was different

Advice

Become friends with your coworkers! It makes going to work so much more enjoyable
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Food server

September 2016 • Logan, UT

What I liked

-management is helpful, flexible, and kind -great job for students

What I wish was different

-more praise for good work -higher hourly for servers

Advice

If you do well in a fast-paced environment, this is a great place to be. A fun, close-knit group of people.
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Togo

July 2018 - August 2019 • Frederick, MD

What I liked

Flexible scheduling. Get the hours you want. Very helpful managers!

What I wish was different

Better set up for ToGo Specialists do not to interfere with waiters.

Advice

Teamwork and initiative is important to functioning in a restaurant setting.
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Server

January 2018 • Oshkosh, WI

What I liked

Friendly environment

What I wish was different

Advice

Don't take every customer experience to heart
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Host

May 2019 • Watertown, NY

What I liked

Great environment to work in

What I wish was different

Advice

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Server

October 2018 • East Brunswick, NJ

What I liked

Flexibility of hours and compensation based on work ethic, very friendly environment where everyone works together even though the job is done individually

What I wish was different

Wages are based on plenty of factors outside of my control

Advice

Coworkers and Managers are very perceptive to other's work ethic even when it doesn't affect them directly and they will treat you accordingly. Opportunities are given to people who show they are deserving through their effort.
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January 2013 • Appleton, WI

What I liked

I liked the flexibility with hours and times of when I can work. They allowed me to switch my schedule depending on what my school hours were.

What I wish was different

Nothing the managers were understanding and the staff is like a family.

Advice

I would share that if you want an easy job that you get cash everyday this is it. When you're here you're family.
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May 2019 • Coralville, IA

What I liked

The work environment

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

It takes a good memory and being able to work in a fast paced environment.
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April 2019 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I lot of the people who worked there and still connect with them to this day. It's a great environment to learn how to begin serving.

What I wish was different

A better work environment. A lot of the inner workings of the location could be improved as well as the scheduling.

Advice

This job was definitely a confidence booster for me as well as a learning experience.
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April 2019 • Memphis, TN

What I liked

community

What I wish was different

Advice

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September 2018 • Manassas, VA

What I liked

How everyone I worked with was friendly

What I wish was different

Managers showing favoritism

Advice

Nothing
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server

September 2018 - August 2019 • Cuyahoga Falls, OH

What I liked

The people

What I wish was different

The management

Advice

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February 2018 - July 2019 • Prescott, AZ

What I liked

Flexible schedule, good coworkers, friendly and positive environment

What I wish was different

Must have availability on and around holidays

Advice

I gained a lot of experience that I can apply to other aspects of my life such as managing stress and working well with others.
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Waitress

August 2015 • Watertown, NY

What I liked

Everything!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Restaurant server

December 2016 • Tallahassee, FL

What I liked

The job is very flexible with school, I’ve been there for a number of years so I definitely know I’m an asset to the workplace.

What I wish was different

Holidays and certain weekends are hard to get off.

Advice

Restaurant jobs aren’t a permanent thing
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