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Server
May - August 2019 • Wilkes-Barre, PA
What I liked
The people and experience.
What I wish was different
The minimum wage of a server.
Advice
Be outgoing and you will make connections.
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Server
May 2019 • Madison, TN
What I liked
I love the money I make from tips and the people there.
What I wish was different
I wish I had less hours so that I could still enjoy my summer.
Advice
I would say to be happy and excited about the job to get the most out of the experience.
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Dining Room Host/Hostess
January 2018 • Danvers, MA
What I liked
Pay was good and lots of opportunities to make money.
What I wish was different
It can be hard when you get stuck closing all the time or if someone else calls out and you have to change your whole day.
Advice
Definitely be prepared for long shifts and lots of feet pain.
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Server
May 2018 • Westbury, NY
What I liked
The atmosphere and how my co-workers worked together to help the restaurant run smoothly.
What I wish was different
The motivation of some individuals and the operating system.
Advice
It’s a great place to work especially for college students if you are looking for customer service skills
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Server
June - August 2018 • Matteson, IL
What I liked
Getting to connect with people and make their days better. I had people tell me time and time again they were having horrible days until I served them.
What I wish was different
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Restaurant Host/Hostess
September 2018 • Morrow, GA
What I liked
I like that they treated me as family.
What I wish was different
I don't think anything should be different.
Advice
This was and still is a great experience .
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Restaurant Server
April 2019 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
The experience. The money. The people.
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Waitress
October 2012 • Victorville, CA
What I liked
I have worked here for 10 years and plan to stay until I finish my education
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
It teaches you a great deal of patience and humanity.
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Waiter
May - August 2023 • Bismarck, ND
What I liked
I loved working with people and getting to serve people.
What I wish was different
I wish that the base salary had been higher.
Advice
Be patient with people, even when it becomes very frustrating. Just being kind to people goes a long way.
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Restaurant Host/Hostess
April 2018 • Bridgewater Township, NJ
What I liked
I like the feeling of working with your co-workers as a team. When we're busy it becomes challenging to figure out the most efficient seating arrangements but the problem-solving aspect is what keeps the job fun. I also really like how a lot of my co-workers are close to my age because it allowed me to meet so many new friends.
What I wish was different
More flexibility with scheduling.
Advice
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Waitress
May 2019 • Waxahachie, TX
What I liked
I love working with my team at Olive Garden, it is truly a family at work. I have made so many friends that are so willing to help me if anyone is in need.
What I wish was different
I wish I had joined the Olive Garden team sooner!
Advice
Waitressing is a lot of hard work and it isn't for everyone. BUT if you were to serve, you should serve at Olive Garden.
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Restaurant Server
June 2017 • Fort Wayne, IN
What I liked
What I wish was different
You are rated by all guests who pay with card through a survey. They display these scores to all of your coworkers, and highlight people who had a bad shift, calling you out and embarassing you in front of everyone. Evaluating scores should definitely be done one on one in private.
Advice
There are some guests who you just can't please, or who simply do not tip. Don't take those people's actions personally.
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Restaurant Server
May 2018 • North Wales, PA
What I liked
Coworkers
What I wish was different
The pay
Advice
Save the money you earn
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Waitress
May - August 2018 • Mentor, OH
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Working as a waitress is hard. The pay is low and the tips aren’t always great. That being said, you meet some great people and learn some really valuable skills. I’d recommend it, not as a career, but as a stepping stone on the way to something better.
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Dining Room Host/Hostess
May - August 2018 • Culver City, CA
What I liked
Friendly coworkers , good opportunity for socially demanding work, good pay
What I wish was different
I worked late nights on holidays
Advice
Get to know your coworkers. They help the time pass on shifts, can help you finish your tasks when you close, and can be good friends outside of work
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Server
January 2017 • Christiansburg, VA
What I liked
Great source of part time income
What I wish was different
Less hours
Advice
Make schedule clear before hiring
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Dining Room Host/Hostess
July 2019 - April 2020 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I liked the weekly pay, it was very beneficial
What I wish was different
No pay card, just direct deposit
Advice
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Server
January 2016 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
The work environment my coworkers
What I wish was different
Management can always be better
Advice
Serving is a great job while being a full time student
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Server and Togo Specialist
February 2017 • Fargo, ND
What I liked
I like the people I work with a lot and the environment there is very fun and high paced
What I wish was different
At times there were scheduling conflicts but they were usually resolved.
