I enjoyed the flexibility of hours and how willing they were to work with my schedule. The coworkers were very friendly and welcoming and helped me learn and catch on quickly to the job expectations.
What I wish was different
It was difficult with management changing within a few weeks of me starting the job. It was a normal amount of confusion to be expected but it would have been nicer/easier if the management hadn't changed.
Advice
Prepare to work in a fast paced environment and understand how to multitask.
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Dining Room Host/Hostess
January 2017 • Syracuse, NY
What I liked
easy
What I wish was different
pay
Advice
builds character
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Hostess
July - August 2019 • Bowie, MD
What I liked
I loved the staff and management. Customers made my days fun and interesting.
What I wish was different
The amount of hours a day could have been longer but overall it was still good.
Advice
Make sure you are able to work efficiently with a team because that is most of the job! Working by yourself will get you nowhere.
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Host
May - August 2019 • Omaha, NE
What I liked
What I wish was different
Everything. I strongly disliked the job.
Advice
Being a host is a mistake. Do everything in your power to be a server at any restaraunt rather than a host.
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Server
December 2016 • Allentown, PA
What I liked
I liked the people i worked with
What I wish was different
The environment
Advice
Be yourself and have fun
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Line Cook
June 2015 • Grandville, MI
What I liked
The hours are flexible and work with my school schedule
What I wish was different
Advice
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server
May 2016 • Portland, OR
What I liked
Customer service
What I wish was different
Not much room for advancement
Advice
Great experience to learn how to be sociable
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Hostess
May - August 2018 • Colorado Springs, CO
What I liked
It was a fast paced environment and I got the chance to develop my customer service and sales skills. I also got the chance to meet a lot of new people.
What I wish was different
I wouldn’t change anything about the experience I had while working there.
Advice
Time management is a very important skill when it comes to working in a busy environment.
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Line Cook
November 2017 • Valparaiso, IN
What I liked
I enjoy the people there and working in a group setting.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more of an opportunity to learn new stations.
Advice
I would advice trying something new. I did not want to be a line cook at first but it’s a new experience.
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Restaurant Server
May 2018 • Albany, OR
What I liked
I love the people and the environment as well as bringing joy to people I have the honor to serve.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Server
May 2018 • Easton, PA
What I liked
My co-workers are extremely friendly and my managers are very personable
What I wish was different
The pay is based mostly on tips. Servers are paid less than $3 by the company itself
Advice
It is important to be friendly and kind to the customers and your co-workers
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Host
June - August 2018 • Portland, OR
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Do not be afraid if you have never had a service job before. There is a lot of on-the-job learning that makes the transition easy. If you enjoy fast-paced environments, interacting with people, and having to think fast on your feet you should definitely consider this as a part-time job!
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Line Cook
June - August 2018 • Enfield, CT
What I liked
The people I worked with and the fast paced environment. Also that it paid more than minimum wage with consistent 30+ hour weeks to save up money.
What I wish was different
Nothing, it was a good Summer job
Advice
If you are looking for a Summer job, start as early as possible to get the money/experience you are going in for. Remember that these jobs may not be what you are looking to do as a career, but it is equally important to put forth as much effort as you would any other professional job. Not only because it can give you a better experience and good recommendation, but also out of respect for the people who do have these jobs as full-time positions.
