Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Restaurant Server

May - August 2023 • Austin, TX

What I liked

Pays well, coworkers were friendly, overall a fun summer job

What I wish was different

Could be stressful at times.

Advice

Be prepared for lots of physical activity.

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Server

May - September 2021 • Woodbridge, VA

What I liked

I really liked the community and the relationships at the alamo.

What I wish was different

I felt like I was over worked and underpaid.

Advice

Advocate for yourself so you don't end up working 10 to 12 hour shifts everyday

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Food runner/concierge

May - August 2019 • Ashburn, VA

What I liked

I loved the people I worked with. Management cared about their employees and listened to them.

What I wish was different

Sometimes the hours were long for no reason.

Advice

It helps you learn to cope in high-stress situations. The people you work with make it enjoyable.

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Server

May - August 2019 • Springfield, MO

What I liked

Loved the co-workers and the staff to always bring me joy. I could talk about anything to them. Also liked Alamo's values regarding how to treat people. It allowed me to be myself in a workplace without having to change my personality. Everybody had a job and as long as they stuck to their role, the guests would be happy which would make the servers happy.

What I wish was different

More flexibility regarding where to work. I am a very personable guy and would love to move up in the company. However, I did not know how to.

Advice

If you love people and movies, do try this job. I love the atmosphere and the themed events.

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Server

September 2017 • Springfield, MO

What I liked

Perks such as free movies

What I wish was different

Better communication within management

Advice

Alamo is a good place to work. There are lots of perks.

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Waitress

June - August 2019 • North Richland Hills, TX

What I liked

The people and management are so fun and so caring. It was the best experience by far.

What I wish was different

The opening of that location coincided with the opening of Avengers: Endgame so the training was very hardcore "get it down now"

Advice

Ninja moves and flexibility. And a love for movies.

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Bartender

March 2019 • Omaha, NE

What I liked

The sense of community service within the culture. Also free movies

What I wish was different

More follow-up after training and better communication from management.

Advice

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Food runner

May 2018 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

Easy work

What I wish was different

A little more employee care

Advice

Get your cardio up

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Cook

November 2016 • Denton, TX

What I liked

Pay, hours

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Be ready to work alor

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Theater server

March 2019 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

the atmosphere

What I wish was different

everything is great!

Advice

get to know your peers

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Server

May - August 2019 • Omaha, NE

What I liked

Great high paced job, and you can make some decent cash here (around $16/hr on the average day)

What I wish was different

It can be very stressful at times

Advice

Be attentive during work

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Server

June - August 2018 • Woodbridge, VA

What I liked

working as a team, fast pace enviornment

What I wish was different

better communication with management

Advice

communication and teamwork are key to being a successful server

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Front Bar/Concierge

December 2016 • Austin, TX

What I liked

Great company to work for, super fun staff, management and guests. Being able to be a part of unique movie going experiences was always a lot of fun. The infectious positive attitude of the staff made me look forward to working everyday. Also really good perks, free movies, a shift meal everyday, and even though we were part time employees, still very understanding when my wife and I both took time off when we had our child. I wasn't on any leave, they just held my position for me until I could come back.

What I wish was different

I can't think of anything I would want to change about the Alamo.

Advice

Learn fast! It's very easy to work and learn in different sections. The management is very open to your wishes as to what you want to do.

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Service Bartender

May - August 2018 • Denver, CO

What I liked

I liked the flexibility, very hardworking staff, and the smooth day to day operations. Never dreaded being there and got a lot of really cool movie trivia constantly!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Server

May 2018 • Ashburn, VA

What I liked

The employees were nice and friendly.

What I wish was different

I wish the schedule showed your end time, there would only be a start time so you would not know what time you would get to leave.

Advice

This job really shows that everyone has something to deal with so serve with a smile and continue with your shift.

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Server Support

May - September 2018 • Austin, TX

What I liked

The employees and management really make the job enjoyable.

What I wish was different

Advice

Always make sure to communicate with management with issues you may be having. Be sure to have straws on your person so that you don't have to continually run up and down stairs to assist guests.

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