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!