Former Bartender- as an experienced bartender, I thought I knew it all, until I started working here.
Pros
Even during the slow seasons, this is one of the best corporate restaurants to make money as a tipped employee. You can always joke around and play with staff or managers, but if you stay moving, there is always money to be made. Personally, I preferred joking with guests, and attending to every detail of their experience, needless to say, I am the one getting consistently good tips, regardless of how you want to stereotype the clientele. High standards give you a workplace you can be proud of as well as constant learning opportunities. Cross training is encouraged, and a great way to empower staff. Endless staff perks!
Cons
Bureaucracy, politics, and corporate interest are the games you need to master in order to excel. Management is spread so thin, with so many tasks, that they always need staff to take on management responsibilities, it creates added stress that trickles down to staff, and it makes it difficult to get help from management, when needed.