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Restaurants & Food Services

Feel free to post about your restaurant life, because restaurant workers have it hard too. Be open minded. Please do not post job referral/opening requests.

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  1. General Manager
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    I have 4 managers, 2 night shift, 2 day shift. One of my managers has cooperate training and is very by the book. My other managers are more "wait and see" and not very communitive. What I am running...

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  2. Dishwasher
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    Has anyone ever done a cooking apprenticeship before? I'm a high school student in Calgary, who currently works as a dishwasher, and I want to work in the restaurant industry after high school. I want...

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  3. Bakery Manager
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    As a small business owner, would you let your friends work for you? Or do you think your personal relationships would get in the way of running your business?

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  4. Restaurant Worker
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    I have over 3 years of versatile experience in the restaurant industry,working across multiple roles including manager,waiter,and assistant chef. I am highly skilled in customer service,team managemen...

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  5. Fast Food Worker
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    What do you think about my presentation?

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    Echo’Rain Mathis
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    Hello! I'm Echo'Rain Mathis, an aspiring chef living in Houma, LA. Originally from a small town in Central CA, I moved here to experience Louisiana's rich food culture and hospitality. I'm focused on ...

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  7. Line cook

    Why is it so hard finding a decent job in Orlando Florida?

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  8. Executive Sous Chef
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    How to know if someone trying to force you out in order to save money after making the place a hit with the locals?

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    Mathew Fresh
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    I just got a job working in a cafeteria at the college of southern idaho and im very nervous to start

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    Laeticia Merchant
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    Anything helps

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  11. General Manager
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    Leadership from the district level to senior management created a culture of unrealistic expectations, poor communication, and little appreciation for employees. Despite top performance, multiple awar...

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  12. HS
    Hadi Safawi

    Hi! I’m 16 and currently looking for a part-time job in the Orange County area. I have a valid Food Handler Certificate, am eligible for a work permit, and am dependable, friendly, and ready to learn....

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  13. Executive Sous Chef

    Hello fellow salaried Chefs in Seattle, Has anyone recently had any experience with Chef salary classifications in Seattle (city). My recent experience has me a bit confused.

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  14. Bartender
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    Has anyone here ever worked at Los Tres Cubanos Cigar Lounge? I saw they closed a few months ago for some staffing reason, so I just wanted to know how work life is over there before I apply.

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  15. Unit General Manager
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    After 8yrs being with the company, I got terminated for something that was not my fault which another manager took responsibility for..i was still suspended right before i took my vacation for thus ma...

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  16. Chef

    I am 36 years old and I started to work in kitchens since I was 24 11 years experience and every day I apply for different jobs different positions I don't even ask for high level jobs all what I nee...

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  17. Car Washer/Detailer
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    Is there any restaurant out there that still do Job applications or is it all apply online?

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  18. Cashier
    First time poster

    Hey! I’m just posting here for help. I’m 17 and i’ve been searching for a job these past few weeks and have been applying to lots of things. A full time summer job, or a part time job and I can’t seem...

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  19. JM
    Jason Mcfarland

    I am seeking advice, having worked in the food industry for over 20 years, progressing from a crew member to a first assistant manager. However, I made some poor choices that resulted in a non-violent...

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  20. Bartender - On Call
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    I’m starting a new job as a Bartender/Server and just did my first day of training. Before this shift the manager said it would be a “training/evaluation”. Does the “evaluation” part mean that they ar...

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