Pros
Coming in from outside the tech industry, my network was slim and my experience was less than my competition. I was told: “we hire good people who are smart, then teach them the skills”. Through the interview process I was transparent about work/life balance as I have 2 small children (4yo and 2yo). I was candid about my goals and values. I found PAR/Brink not only aligned with them but, through my first 3 months on the job, continues to check in often and make sure “I am ok” and that “I feel supported”?! In my 25+ years in the hospitality sector I have found this company excels at what I found lacking in most of my former employers- taking care of their “internal guest” as much as the external guest. They truly practice what they preach in their Core Values: authenticity, awareness, dreaming, people and perseverance.
Cons
Company and divisions are spread out. CO, FL, NY and Canada. Great DM systems in place, but I do miss working side by side with a team. Frequent travel does bridge the gap, but you have to work a little harder to create the bonds that come from daily in person interaction.