Work an actual campus job. Part-time in a restaurant isn't fun.
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Host
June - September 2018 • San Bernardino, CA
What I liked
The food and co-workers
What I wish was different
Management
Advice
Stay patient
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Server
June 2016 • Bakersfield, CA
What I liked
It’s a great opportunity for great money for a college student. You make lots of friends and meet a lot of people.
What I wish was different
Working late nights can be tough whenever your body is used to a morning routine during the school year.
Advice
Have fun!
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Server
September 2015 - August 2018 • Des Moines, IA
What I liked
I like the fast pace work, and being able to walk out with tips daily.
What I wish was different
Management could’ve been better
Advice
Just be friendly.
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Restaurant Server
May 2013 • Arvada, CO
What I liked
The staff and crew were extremely friendly and always willing to help one another out.
What I wish was different
Some of the other workers weren't as keen to help others and didn't do things as a team.
Advice
Serving is a great way to make money, but just remember that everyone has their good and bad days. This goes for you and for customers. Don't let bad tips ruin your night!
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Server, Bartender
March 2017 • Aurora, CO
What I liked
It is a great job for a student because the managers are flexible with scheduling around classes and time you need for schoolwork. It is a fun friendly environment and a way to earn quick good money.
What I wish was different
I wish I had chosen to work at a location closer to campus and my home, because this store in particular is very far from campus, especially during rush hour.
Advice
The shifts are usually at least 8 hours, and it is a lot of time spent on your feet running around. It is not necessarily a hard job, but it is stressful and takes skill and time to get strong at. Once you're strong though, it's even easier to make lots of money very quickly.
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Server
May - August 2018 • Shrewsbury, MA
What I liked
The staff was nice and mostly young adults. It was a fun environment. You can pick your schedule.
What I wish was different
The late hours.
Advice
It seems like it will be hard at first but it’s really easy to catch on and be a good server.
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Waitress
May - August 2018 • Virginia Beach, VA
What I liked
Great management
What I wish was different
More customers
Advice
Waitressing is what you make out of it
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Restaurant Manager Intern
June - September 2018 • Wichita, KS
What I liked
Great experience for corporate exposure, learned a lot from management, fun work environment
What I wish was different
Can be very stressful at times, I didn't feel like I was taught everything I needed to know before being expected to perform job tasks
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions
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Waitress
January 2017 • Manitowoc, WI
What I liked
How friendly the environment is, and I genuinely enjoy getting to talk to people.
What I wish was different
The communication in general is not that good, and I did not always feel respected by the managers.
Advice
If you are thinking that anyone can be a server, it is not true. Servers have to be able to handle high stress situations, diffuse angry guests, and work long hours on your feet.
