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BJs Restaurants and Brewhouse

Dining Room Host/Hostess

July 2023 • Avon, IN

What I liked

I liked the servers, some of the people, and the other things they would let me do like bussing.

What I wish was different

Management

Advice

Negotiate and try to stay out of the drama.
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Restaurant Host/Hostess

May - September 2019 • Hillsboro, OR

What I liked

My managers were nice, and actually did a lot to be involved and help unlike lazy managers I've had in the past. Also most of my coworkers were nice, and I got a free meal every shift.

What I wish was different

Advice

Don't work customer service unless you have patients to deal with rude people.
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Restaurant Hostess

May - August 2019 • Huntington Beach, CA

What I liked

I liked having a structure to my summer days, going into work made for a sure thing I had to do multiple days a week. I also liked being able to build my work experience since this was my first ever official job. I enjoyed my coworkers as well.

What I wish was different

I wish management had been a little more formal as there was a lot of favoritism with hours and a couple of the managers seemed to not be able to separate their emotions from their job. I also did not get scheduled set end times for my shifts so I wish I would have been given set hours instead of just start times.

Advice

Management is a HUGE part of whether or not a job will be enjoyable, tolerable, or terrible so if you have the option to speak to someone before hand about what he management is really like at a job, do so.
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Hostess

May - August 2021 • Northville, MI

What I liked

The staff The environment The benefits

What I wish was different

The hours

Advice

You can meet lifelong friends in just 3 months
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Dining Room Host/Hostess

June 2017 - December 2019 • Tysons Corner, VA

What I liked

The staff and company

What I wish was different

get a raise after working for 2 years

Advice

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Server

August 2014 • Fort Collins, CO

What I liked

My co-workers

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Serving is a good job to have while you’re full time in school
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Dining Room Host/Hostess

June 2019 • Gainesville, VA

What I liked

I love my coworkers! This is my first job, so I genuinely enjoyed working in a corporate setting and understanding how a business runs.

What I wish was different

Advice

To be confident in yourself!
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Bar Host/Hostess

May - August 2019 • Sterling Heights, MI

What I liked

The people I worked with

What I wish was different

Different managing staff

Advice

I learned to be patient with very unhappy people
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Bookeeper

April 2019 • San Bernardino, CA

What I liked

I enjoying gaining experience in a new field.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Restaurant Server

April 2015 • Torrance, CA

What I liked

Taking home tips everyday!

What I wish was different

Not working during fall and spring semester.

Advice

Make the money don’t let it make you!
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Dining Room Host/Hostess

March - August 2019 • Boulder, CO

What I liked

Late nights to work with my school schedule during the year

What I wish was different

Higher pay, more interesting, better management

Advice

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Host

June - August 2019 • San Bruno, CA

What I liked

Food and coworkers

What I wish was different

Consistent scheduling

Advice

Work hard and communication is key!
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Hostess/Takeout/Food Runner/Server

May 2016 • Peoria, AZ

What I liked

The community amongst my coworkers and the friendships we’ve created.

What I wish was different

Progression with the company is a lot slower that what I would have liked.

Advice

I think everyone needs to work a customer service job at a young age so they know how to treat others when they go places.
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Restaurant Host/Hostess

June - August 2018 • Torrance, CA

What I liked

I liked the environment of the work place. The employees were very welcoming and fun to work with. Overall, I have been a customer of Bj's for years so having the opportunity to work there was amazing.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have started working there a lot earlier and longer; however I needed to come back to school at Chico State.

Advice

I would advise that people become accustomed to standing on their feet for long periods of time, have patience, and be able to work in a timely manner if they choose to work at this establishment.
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Dining Room Host/Hostess

May - August 2018 • Lancaster, PA

What I liked

Good hours, and some good coworkers

What I wish was different

Too much drama, management isn't helpful

Advice

Don't take any one job too seriously., especially if it's just a summer job!
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