Skip working at the Grove location! - Guest Relations Expert/ Server Ritz-Carlton Employee Review

2.0
Sep 18, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

You get the “Ritz-Carlton training”, whatever that is supposed to be. You are able to please the guest anyway possible, so as a server you don’t need managerial approval to fix anything that might go wrong. As long as you can explain the issue to them and it makes sense, they don’t question you. I can work a 15 table bar by myself, it was good experience and really took my multitasking to a new level. You do make good money on every transaction as there is 18% gratuity included on all checks, so any extra tip is a plus. The tips are taxed automatically for you, not all establishments do that for servers.

Cons

This particular location is just one of the worst. The restaurant used to be operated by a 3rd Party and when the pandemic happened , the hotel closed and after they were able to reopen they decided to make the restaurant and bar part of the hotel. The problem is that the management seemed to have never run any of these establishments before. As a woman who had plenty of experience in restaurant work, I was shocked at the lack of training and knowledge of how certain services should be given. I was also expected to tell my team what to do and I was never given a title change, no announcement was made nor was there a pay raise to my base hourly to indicate this. I was often run ragged trying to take care of my multiple tables and at the end of the day no one really tries to help. Also dealt with people stealing money out of the pooled tips, won’t do that ever again.

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5.0
Jun 20, 2026
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Pros

Strong emphasis on customer service excellence and professionalism. Excellent training and development programs. Opportunity to work with a respected luxury hospitality brand. Supportive team environment focused on guest satisfaction. Exposure to a diverse clientele from around the world. Clear service standards and expectations. Valuable experience in communication, problem-solving, and multitasking. Opportunities for internal advancement within hospitality and customer service roles. Employee recognition programs that celebrate outstanding service. Pride in representing a company known for high standards and exceptional guest experiences.

Cons

Fast-paced environment that can be stressful during peak seasons. High expectations for service and attention to detail. Heavy call volume during busy periods. Schedules may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Staffing shortages can occasionally increase workload. Limited flexibility in procedures due to luxury brand standards. Advancement opportunities may vary by location, not department. Balancing multiple guest requests at once can be challenging.

4.0
Jun 24, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Support from leadership and corporate. Encouraged to do whatever needed to problem solve, which was appreciated.

Cons

After Covid, management became slightly disorganized and not as friendly, or helpful as before.

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