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Restaurants & Food Services

Feel free to post about your restaurant life, because restaurant workers have it hard too. Be open minded. Please do not post job referral/opening requests.

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  1. General Manager
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    I have 4 managers, 2 night shift, 2 day shift. One of my managers has cooperate training and is very by the book. My other managers are more "wait and see" and not very communitive. What I am running...

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  2. Dishwasher
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    Has anyone ever done a cooking apprenticeship before? I'm a high school student in Calgary, who currently works as a dishwasher, and I want to work in the restaurant industry after high school. I want...

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  3. Bakery Manager
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    As a small business owner, would you let your friends work for you? Or do you think your personal relationships would get in the way of running your business?

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  4. Restaurant Worker
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    I have over 3 years of versatile experience in the restaurant industry,working across multiple roles including manager,waiter,and assistant chef. I am highly skilled in customer service,team managemen...

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  5. Fast Food Worker
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    What do you think about my presentation?

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    Echo’Rain Mathis
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    Hello! I'm Echo'Rain Mathis, an aspiring chef living in Houma, LA. Originally from a small town in Central CA, I moved here to experience Louisiana's rich food culture and hospitality. I'm focused on ...

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  7. Line cook

    Why is it so hard finding a decent job in Orlando Florida?

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  8. Executive Sous Chef
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    How to know if someone trying to force you out in order to save money after making the place a hit with the locals?

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    Mathew Fresh
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    I just got a job working in a cafeteria at the college of southern idaho and im very nervous to start

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    Laeticia Merchant
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    Anything helps

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  11. HS
    Hadi Safawi

    Hi! I’m 16 and currently looking for a part-time job in the Orange County area. I have a valid Food Handler Certificate, am eligible for a work permit, and am dependable, friendly, and ready to learn....

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  12. Executive Sous Chef

    Hello fellow salaried Chefs in Seattle, Has anyone recently had any experience with Chef salary classifications in Seattle (city). My recent experience has me a bit confused.

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  13. Bartender
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    Has anyone here ever worked at Los Tres Cubanos Cigar Lounge? I saw they closed a few months ago for some staffing reason, so I just wanted to know how work life is over there before I apply.

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  14. Unit General Manager
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    After 8yrs being with the company, I got terminated for something that was not my fault which another manager took responsibility for..i was still suspended right before i took my vacation for thus ma...

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  15. Chef

    I am 36 years old and I started to work in kitchens since I was 24 11 years experience and every day I apply for different jobs different positions I don't even ask for high level jobs all what I nee...

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  16. Car Washer/Detailer
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    Is there any restaurant out there that still do Job applications or is it all apply online?

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  17. Cashier
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    Hey! I’m just posting here for help. I’m 17 and i’ve been searching for a job these past few weeks and have been applying to lots of things. A full time summer job, or a part time job and I can’t seem...

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  18. JM
    Jason Mcfarland

    I am seeking advice, having worked in the food industry for over 20 years, progressing from a crew member to a first assistant manager. However, I made some poor choices that resulted in a non-violent...

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  19. Bartender - On Call
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    I’m starting a new job as a Bartender/Server and just did my first day of training. Before this shift the manager said it would be a “training/evaluation”. Does the “evaluation” part mean that they ar...

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  20. Waitress
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    Hey everyone! I’ve worked in restaurants for over two decades I’ve done it all from dishwashing to management. Currently (4 years now) I’ve stepped back into serving from management to be home more w...

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