Olive Garden

Restaurant Server

January 2018 • Bakersfield, CA

What I liked

Flexible hours and good community

What I wish was different

Better management and policies

Advice

Work somewhere else

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Server

July 2018 - August 2019 • Milpitas, CA

What I liked

managers and work environment

What I wish was different

management and more support

Advice

it is very fast paced at times so be prepared

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Server

January 2019 • Greeley, CO

What I liked

The flexible hors are nice.

What I wish was different

Some management issues have arrived.

Advice

Be ready to work hard and work on your costumer service skills.

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Food Preparation Worker

June 2019 • Tampa, FL

What I liked

I liked how friendly everyone was

What I wish was different

I wish there could’ve been more hours for my job

Advice

Make sure you are good with working with others and are patient

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Server

March 2019 • Newark, DE

What I liked

How much money I make

What I wish was different

The managers

Advice

It takes a lot of patience

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Restaurant Server

May 2019 • Springfield, MA

What I liked

Flexible schedule.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Bartender

January 2016 • Memphis, TN

What I liked

Friendly workers

What I wish was different

Nothing the job is pretty good

Advice

Get along with the workers and it will be an easy job

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Server

May 2019 • Turlock, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed the people and great environment it was to transfer to a new location with new people but they were all welcoming

What I wish was different

My hours given

Advice

Do what you have to do to make money, even if that means giving up on family events and bonding

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Server

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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Togo Specialist

May 2018 • Deptford Township, NJ

What I liked

I liked working in a fast paced environment and receiving tips as well as an hourly wage.

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Always LISTEN to the customer!

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Server

May 2018 • Lakeland, FL

What I liked

Making money

What I wish was different

Wish I had made more money

Advice

Do the best you can at your job

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Server

May - August 2019 • Wilkes-Barre, PA

What I liked

The people and experience.

What I wish was different

The minimum wage of a server.

Advice

Be outgoing and you will make connections.

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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

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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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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Hostess

June 2018 • Jacksonville, FL

What I liked

Being able to see the way my favorite restaurant functions behind closed doors.

What I wish was different

Rather than having to stay on our feet all the time, we should be able to have chairs or not be reprimanded for sitting down - most of the employees work on their feet for up to twelve hours multiple days in a row.

Advice

You never know what someone might be going through before they walked in through the doors. So it's best to just remain calm, even when they're acting upset and are in your face, because something horrible could have happened to them beforehand to make them act that way.

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Server

January 2017 • Idaho Falls, ID

What I liked

I love the people I work with there! They are the best and make the job so much fun!

What I wish was different

I wish there were more frequent opportunities to move up in the company to make more money... or atleast pay us minimum wedge

Advice

Always treat every guest the same! You never k ow what can happen!

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Certified Trainer

April 2016 • Opelika, AL

What I liked

At Olive Garden, I work with a lot of other students, as well as others who are not pursuing degrees. They have worked with my school schedule since I began working there. There are plenty of opportunities to move up or around throughout the restaurant.

What I wish was different

I wish we were not understaffed in certain positions, so I could take more days off if needed for school and personal health. You can still take days off if needed, it would just be easier to find a replacement if we had a few more employees.

Advice

Olive Garden is a great family that wants to see you succeed. If you need anything, do not be afraid to ask. I tore my ACL in the spring of 2018, and management did their best to find a job for me so I could continue to work while I was recovering.

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Waitress

June 2019 • Prosper, TX

What I liked

As a waitress at Olive Garden, my primary role is to take orders and deliver them. However, I am also dedicated to making sure the atmosphere at my job is open and welcoming, to both guests and my coworkers. I love developing friendships with my coworkers that allow us to rely on each other when the job gets difficult, and I enjoy seeing a guest leave with a smile on their face. This job continues to teach me valuable skills, such as team-building, stress management, and memorization

What I wish was different

I have zero complaints at this job - though obviously, everyone has room to go in their professional skills and ability to contribute to the efficiency of the store (including me!)

Advice

Networking is a big but often underrated part of waitressing. Building trust with your coworkers makes your job incredibly easier - you'll have the peace and confidence that if you suddenly get busy, and one customer makes a lot of requests, your friends have your back and will run your food to other tables if you need it.

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