Olive Garden

bartender/server

July 2018 • Janesville, WI

What I liked

Love the people I work with and most of the people that come in. Also enjoy getting to bring home money every time, which is very convenient. I honestly don't know if I have anything bad to say about my job.

What I wish was different

I wish one of the managers would stop being so picky and learn that we are human beings, not just a robot there to work and leave.

Advice

Always keep a smile on your face no matter the situation. Even if you are not happy, your smile will make someone else smile.

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Server

May 2018 • Tarentum, PA

What I liked

Flexibility with scheduling

What I wish was different

How they assign sections.

Advice

N/a

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Hostess

April 2018 • Auburn Hills, MI

What I liked

I like getting to interact with a variety of different people throughout the day.

What I wish was different

I didn't agree with some of the managment styles used. It came off as condescending and rude at times.

Advice

Go into work every day with a positive attitude and be understanding of others who may be having a bad day and don't necessarily reciprocate your friendliness.

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Host

January 2018 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

Meeting people

What I wish was different

Organization

Advice

Be patient

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Server

May - August 2018 • South Jordan, UT

What I liked

Tips made for really good source of income to save up over the summer.

What I wish was different

More consistency in the schedule. High stress job.

Advice

Don't make this a permanent job, rather a short-term source of income.

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Server

July 2018 • Lufkin, TX

What I liked

My managers and the environment.

What I wish was different

A better training for others.

Advice

Be aware that not every table will be a piece of cake and that when you need help, ask for it. Either managers or other servers will help out.

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Server

January 2016 • Casper, WY

What I liked

My co workers!

What I wish was different

Some of the rules with corporate

Advice

Work hard and good things come!

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Server

September 2016 • Logan, UT

What I liked

The money and the atmosphere

What I wish was different

Nothing! :)

Advice

You have to have the right personality to do it!

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Server

May 2018 • Sarasota, FL

What I liked

Coworkers are the most enjoyable aspect of the service industry. I like how I have continual opportunities to bond with them and customers. The environment is fast-paced and stressful, but I love it and find it exhilerating.

What I wish was different

I wish I had service experience elsewhere before jumping into this job, which is a little intense for a first serving position. I was very lucky to have this opportunity, and I am so glad that I still work there.

Advice

Find quick ways to keep your cool. It is easy to become overwhelmed or frustrated. Remember that each table is a new opportunity to start fresh with new people.

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Server and Togo Specialist

February 2017 • Fargo, ND

What I liked

I like the people I work with a lot and the environment there is very fun and high paced

What I wish was different

At times there were scheduling conflicts but they were usually resolved.

Advice

Always try to be positive and open minded

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Server

January 2016 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

The work environment my coworkers

What I wish was different

Management can always be better

Advice

Serving is a great job while being a full time student

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Dining Room Host/Hostess

May - August 2018 • Culver City, CA

What I liked

Friendly coworkers , good opportunity for socially demanding work, good pay

What I wish was different

I worked late nights on holidays

Advice

Get to know your coworkers. They help the time pass on shifts, can help you finish your tasks when you close, and can be good friends outside of work

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Waitress

May - August 2018 • Mentor, OH

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Working as a waitress is hard. The pay is low and the tips aren’t always great. That being said, you meet some great people and learn some really valuable skills. I’d recommend it, not as a career, but as a stepping stone on the way to something better.

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Restaurant Server

June 2017 • Fort Wayne, IN

What I liked

What I wish was different

You are rated by all guests who pay with card through a survey. They display these scores to all of your coworkers, and highlight people who had a bad shift, calling you out and embarassing you in front of everyone. Evaluating scores should definitely be done one on one in private.

Advice

There are some guests who you just can't please, or who simply do not tip. Don't take those people's actions personally.

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Server

June - August 2018 • Matteson, IL

What I liked

Getting to connect with people and make their days better. I had people tell me time and time again they were having horrible days until I served them.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Server

May - August 2018 • Chesapeake, VA

What I liked

Communicating and meeting new people everyday

What I wish was different

I wish I could have worked there longer.

Advice

It was by far one of the best jobs i’ve had.

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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.