I enjoyed the flexibility of hours and how willing they were to work with my schedule. The coworkers were very friendly and welcoming and helped me learn and catch on quickly to the job expectations.
What I wish was different
It was difficult with management changing within a few weeks of me starting the job. It was a normal amount of confusion to be expected but it would have been nicer/easier if the management hadn't changed.
Advice
Prepare to work in a fast paced environment and understand how to multitask.
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Dining Room Host/Hostess
January 2017 • Syracuse, NY
What I liked
easy
What I wish was different
pay
Advice
builds character
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Server
September 2018 - August 2019 • Allentown, PA
What I liked
I loved the people I worked with.
What I wish was different
I wish I made more money. I relied on tips.
Advice
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Server
December 2018 - August 2019 • Seven Hills, OH
What I liked
Easy to schedule around school and you can make great money without working extensive hours.
What I wish was different
I do not enjoy the customer service industry. The only hard part about the job was customers.
Advice
If you are social you can do this job very well and make great money.
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Line Cook
June 2015 • Grandville, MI
What I liked
The hours are flexible and work with my school schedule
What I wish was different
Advice
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Server
December 2016 • Allentown, PA
What I liked
I liked the people i worked with
What I wish was different
The environment
Advice
Be yourself and have fun
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Host
May - August 2019 • Omaha, NE
What I liked
What I wish was different
Everything. I strongly disliked the job.
Advice
Being a host is a mistake. Do everything in your power to be a server at any restaraunt rather than a host.
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Hostess
June 2018 • Canoga Park, CA
What I liked
I liked that I was able to use my skills to be able to help people. Being a hostess requires you to communicate and assist with both the customers and the coworkers/team members. I answer questions from customers, answer numerous phone calls, and make sure that the restaurant is running smoothly. My manager also said that I am "the ears and eyes of the restaurant", so I am usually the first person to notice if something is going wrong.
What I wish was different
Although I can't say that where I work or what I do is "perfect" (I still want to go into my preferred field -- health care), I would not wish that anything would be different. The management there is great and I always feel comfortable working there. It's the perfect summer job for me!
Advice
If you are introverted and feel that you might not like working in a restaurant, it wouldn't hurt to experience working in one. I did not expect to enjoy this job as much because I originally believed that restaurant jobs were not made for shy people like me. Because of this job, I am able to communicate with people better than I ever did before and I am not nearly as shy as I was when I first started working there.
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Line Cook
June - August 2018 • Enfield, CT
What I liked
The people I worked with and the fast paced environment. Also that it paid more than minimum wage with consistent 30+ hour weeks to save up money.
What I wish was different
Nothing, it was a good Summer job
Advice
If you are looking for a Summer job, start as early as possible to get the money/experience you are going in for. Remember that these jobs may not be what you are looking to do as a career, but it is equally important to put forth as much effort as you would any other professional job. Not only because it can give you a better experience and good recommendation, but also out of respect for the people who do have these jobs as full-time positions.
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Hostess
July - August 2019 • Bowie, MD
What I liked
I loved the staff and management. Customers made my days fun and interesting.
What I wish was different
The amount of hours a day could have been longer but overall it was still good.
Advice
Make sure you are able to work efficiently with a team because that is most of the job! Working by yourself will get you nowhere.
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Server
August 2018 • Mays Landing, NJ
What I liked
Flexible hours, great staff, customer service
What I wish was different
Temperature in restaurant, summer guests can be difficult to work with, number of servers scheduled to work was overwhelming
Advice
It helps you learn to be part of a team, each person is considered a member of a team instead of just an employee. We all help each other succeed.
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Host
June - August 2018 • Portland, OR
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Do not be afraid if you have never had a service job before. There is a lot of on-the-job learning that makes the transition easy. If you enjoy fast-paced environments, interacting with people, and having to think fast on your feet you should definitely consider this as a part-time job!
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Server
May 2018 • Easton, PA
What I liked
My co-workers are extremely friendly and my managers are very personable
What I wish was different
The pay is based mostly on tips. Servers are paid less than $3 by the company itself
Advice
It is important to be friendly and kind to the customers and your co-workers
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Restaurant Server
May 2018 • Albany, OR
What I liked
I love the people and the environment as well as bringing joy to people I have the honor to serve.
What I wish was different
Advice
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server
May 2016 • Portland, OR
What I liked
Customer service
What I wish was different
Not much room for advancement
Advice
Great experience to learn how to be sociable
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Line Cook
November 2017 • Valparaiso, IN
What I liked
I enjoy the people there and working in a group setting.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more of an opportunity to learn new stations.
Advice
I would advice trying something new. I did not want to be a line cook at first but it’s a new experience.
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Waitress
April - August 2019 • Pocatello, ID
What I liked
Management worked will with my schedule and was focused on the improving the team.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Hostess
May - August 2018 • Colorado Springs, CO
What I liked
It was a fast paced environment and I got the chance to develop my customer service and sales skills. I also got the chance to meet a lot of new people.
What I wish was different
I wouldn’t change anything about the experience I had while working there.
Advice
Time management is a very important skill when it comes to working in a busy environment.
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Server
July 2019 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
Free burgers
What I wish was different
Less busy
Advice
Work a intership
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Restaurant Server
November 2018 • Friendswood, TX
What I liked
What I wish was different
I wish my job over the summer had been more pertinent to the field in which I had chosen to go into. However because most internships do not pay, that was not possible.
