Texas de Brazil

Restaurant Server

October 2019 • Richmond, VA

What I liked

It was a clean, fast-paced environment, where there was less worked involved than in some restaurant. You got to learn about wine, and liquor, and there is a chance for growth around the company. The pay was pretty good, and the customers were usually more understanding and well-mannered than other restaurants.

What I wish was different

My boss was a terrible people person, and I wish I hadn't been employed by him. There was obvious favoritism, as well bickering and yelling between servers consistently. The staff wasn't very supportive, and unlike most restaurants, there was almost no sense of community in the restaurant: servers were belligerent and seemed to have no sense of personal boundaries or basic respect and empathy for other co-workers. My co-workers seemed to have a complete lack of emotional intelligence, and we're helplessly rude. You have to work every holiday except Christmas, to a point where you cannot even make a request off. This was the most toxic workplace I've worked in.

Advice

This restaurant chain isn't necessarily awful, but this specific place was, so I would recommend working at Texas de Brazil, but not with my specific co-worker. If you have kids you want to spend time with, think twice before becoming a server here. Make sure if you feel belittled at your workplace, you take that as a sign, and be cautious. It is not normal.

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Griller/Server

May - July 2019 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

I liked the fast-paced and exciting aspect of the job as well as being able to interact with many different people every day.

What I wish was different

I felt the training system in particular should have been more organized and workplace rules more obvious--such as when or how to take breaks, etc.

Advice

Everyone should work in a restaurant at some point!

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Busser

May 2019 • Albany, NY

What I liked

Managers and staff are very friendly, great work environment. Also, the pay was really nice after tips.

What I wish was different

More hours towards the end of my Summer.

Advice

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Restaurant Server

June 2018 • Tampa, FL

What I liked

The environment is very enjoyable and with the right attitude servers have the ability to make a lot of money.

What I wish was different

I wish that I did not live 30 minutes away.

Advice

I feel that this experience has grown my social skills and also improved my memory.

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Restaurant Server

July 2016 • Huntsville, AL

What I liked

Interaction with fellow colleagues in my field of study.

What I wish was different

A more detailed understanding from the general public how the job actually functions nd how it can be beneficial for learning experiences and marketing yourself.

Advice

Learn to market yourself. Though you may not know someone at the time, each field is a small community and the connections you make may help you in the future.

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