Hostess - Anonymous employee Darden Employee Review

4.0
Apr 14, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-easy to relocate locations/restaurants within company if personal life calls for sudden move -youthful staff, camaraderie

Cons

-open-ended shift times (major con for college students who can't afford to stay extra) -barely any tips; foodrunners/servers/bartenders do not have to tip out hostesses

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