Olive Garden

Prep cook

February - June 2019 • Queen Creek, AZ

What I liked

I loved the people I worked with and the job itself.

What I wish was different

I wish management would have been a bit more solid. It was difficult to work there when I never knew how my schedule would turn out or how long I’d be there.

Advice

Work in something you’re passionate about, not something to get you through life unless you need to.

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Server

May 2018 • Corpus Christi, TX

What I liked

I like that I have been able to interact with people from all different backgrounds.

What I wish was different

I wish it was a job related to my major, which is psychology.

Advice

I would recommend every college student to have a serving job at least once in their life. It gives you an open door to many opportunities based on the people you get to meet. Also teaches you a lot on patience.

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Waitress

July - September 2019 • Santa Maria, CA

What I liked

Flexible hours, good management and really good tips.

What I wish was different

Not much!

Advice

Having a good work ethic will help you a lot in life

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Server

August 2018 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

Flexible hours, sometimes the money is good.

What I wish was different

More consistent tips

Advice

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Waitress

May - August 2019 • Green Bay, WI

What I liked

I thought it was cool that I received tips based on how well I did my job.

What I wish was different

I wish that the scheduling was different. Some days I worked 12 hours, some days I worked 4.

Advice

Its a lot of work, but its fun most of the time.

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Server

March 2019 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

Money is good

What I wish was different

I wish people were nicer

Advice

Don’t be a server

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Server

March 2019 • Tulsa, OK

What I liked

The upbeat environment and new experience

What I wish was different

Advice

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Server

October 2016 • Brookfield, WI

What I liked

I really enjoyed the constant interaction with people, every table is different and its fun to experience so many different personalities.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have worked MORE but its summer and they're a lot of fun alternative things to do besides work

Advice

Being a server has brought me out of my shell as a person. I used to be shy and nervous to talk, now I can start a conversation with anyone, anywhere! My one piece of advice would be don't be afraid to explore something outside of your comfort zone.

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togo specialist

May 2018 • Tucson, AZ

What I liked

I liked it a lot. It was fairly easy, good pay, good hours, and with fun people.

What I wish was different

I wish my shoes were more comfortable because I was on them all day and they got sore.

Advice

Its actually a stressful job. A lot can be happening at one time and I wasn't prepared for the stress going into it.

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Server

January 2018 • Pueblo, CO

What I liked

I loved the staff and management team.

What I wish was different

Nothing, I really can’t complain

Advice

Learn to multitask. It will make your shift a lot easier if you learn how to multitask

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Line Cook

July 2017 • Flagstaff, AZ

What I liked

plenty of hours decent pay

What I wish was different

better management

Advice

being a chef isn't for everyone

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Server

July 2017 • Waldorf, MD

What I liked

My coworkers and work environment

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

You determine how much you make

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Restaurant Shift Leader

February 2017 • Johnson City, TN

What I liked

I love the people I work with. I also love the discounts on great food.

What I wish was different

I wish team members were mere involved in the hiring process.

Advice

Restaurant experience can be stressful.

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Restaurant Server

June 2017 - October 2019 • Mansfield, TX

What I liked

Flexible hours, great management team, decent pay

What I wish was different

Not sure.

Advice

Great place to work

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Restaurant Server

November 2017 • Tucson, AZ

What I liked

Serving and helping people of all backgrounds smile

What I wish was different

Management transition s have been frequent

Advice

It is what you make of it. If you love your job, you'll have fun. If you hate it, you'll be miserable.

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Server

May - August 2019 • Uniontown, PA

What I liked

The environment was very friendly and my coworkers were awesome!

What I wish was different

The summer season is kind of slow and I only make money from tips, so I wish it could’ve been busier

Advice

To always help out your coworkers.

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Restaurant Host/Hostess

April 2017 - July 2019 • Harrisonburg, VA

What I liked

I got to work with a wide variety of people and learned skills on how to effectively communicate and work as a team with people of all ages. I had a lot of variety in my job as well, as I worked both front of house and back of house.

What I wish was different

Management communication was sometimes an issue. Customers were often very critical.

Advice

Working at a restaurant is what you make of it. You can learn very important life skills that you wouldn't learn anywhere else.

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Server

May 2018 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

Everyone is very nice and friendly. Managers and co-workers are helpful and willing to work with you. There’s not a lot of side work.

What I wish was different

Higher base pay

Advice

Work hard and smile and you’ll make good money.

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Restaurant Server

January 2019 • Terre Haute, IN

What I liked

The people

What I wish was different

I picked something towards my career

Advice

It’s good if you don’t mind people not tipping you half the time

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Server

May 2018 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

Serving was a really enjoyable job, especially at the beginning. It was really fun getting to talk to people all day and always being busy (it was always busy during the summer). I worked six days a week so the tips were pretty nice and I actually got to save up a good amount of money over the summer, which usually is kind of hard for me.

What I wish was different

I wish we had a specific end time. Being a server (at olive garden at least) they don't tell you the time you're off, they just let you know when you can leave at the end of the day.