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Saltgrass Steakhouse

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Not as bad as some, but highly over-rated, and self important workplace - Server Saltgrass Steakhouse Employee Review

2.0
Apr 20, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Opportunities for better positions are available for a person willing to jump through the right hoops. If you are a people-pleaser and prefer instruction to self-determination, this is a great place to stay. Overall, a very good place to learn a base-line of how to correctly serve guests in a casual dining environment.

Cons

Extreme rigidity in the requirements of training and service will not appeal to seasoned service staff. The amount of jingoism attached to every portion of their "World-Class" service requirements is sickening. It is evident that upper management believe thier past successes support the conlcusion that any course they choose is the only course to any future reward. Extraordinary pressure to conform to arbitrary standards is placed on each employee, from bus-persons up to store management. Servers (especially newly hired ones) can be sent home for slight wrinkles in their clothing, having 2, but not 3 pens, or even being just a few dollars short on their bank. The level of service expecation from upper management is so extreme that there is, in fact, a script for each server and bar-tender to follow through the course of a meal. Servers for whom sales are less than expected are pointed out publicly.

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Excellent place to learn how to be efficient and quick.

Cons

Not very flexible with schedule.

3.0
Apr 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Busy most days of the week. Structured and Organzied. Teammates are older than young 20's and therefore professional. Expo/ "Shelfer" on busy nights. Used to be $$$ after shift now on Branch card the day after. The menu is easy enough. Teammates do (and have to) help each other out.

Cons

High Rate of Server Turn Around. Long 1st spiel. Tray Service, Heavy mugs. I don't carry more than 10 drinks cause of weight. Very Hot Trays. You have to take two items with a tray. Ranking system, which means its competitive/a grind to reach a higher rank to ensure more tables. Micromanaging at every turn. 5pm and 5:30pm in times suck and you may be cut after two rotations. 2 closers so they get the last hour of tables and most money. They control your schedule, and you can't ask for a change until much later if they are willing, 1 week off a year.

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