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3.7

63% would recommend to a friend

(452 total reviews)
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Chris Tomasso

69% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

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3.0
May 23, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

The people I worked with (for the most part) were pretty cool. My managers were relatively flexible with my schedule and I was usually able to get days off that I needed, provided that I gave them sufficient advance notice.

Cons

The management left a lot to be desired. I hope that this was something that was unique to our store franchise, but the turnover rate was unbelievable. In a year and a half of employment by the company, I worked under seven different managers. Working in Kentucky, you make minimum wage ($7.25) during a host shift and $2.13 base salary as a server. Tips are inconsistent, and management played favorites so when they delegated server sections, their favorites got the best tables and therefore made the best tips.

4.0
Nov 24, 2015

Server

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good money, fast paced environment, good benefits, Nice people to work with. No nights ever.

Cons

Working managers have no time to manage their employees. Poor managers, One day working as a minimum pay host. Too much focus on back of the house. No appreciation for the front of the house.

5.0
Aug 27, 2015

Love it

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Professional work ethic Great money convenient hours

Cons

Portion sizes are too big!

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