P.F. Chang's China Bistro: The Money and The Man - Server P.F. Chang's Employee Review

3.0
May 6, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Chang's is a busy restaurant, even in a depressed economic climate. Your schedule will not have you standing around waiting for tables: the in and out times reflect the busiest times for diners and therefore are the most profitable. Most times it is a casual environment where the staff has a great time with the fast pace and enjoys each others company. Chang's take a high energy server to deal with the "turn and burn" of the shift, so most of the staff is very extroverted and energetic.

Cons

The management. Several of the managers are amazing to work for and make the restaurant run like a dream. There is one who relies on what he calls "tough love" to make you perform better. This often turns into micro managing and severe criticism. Most people who quit, do because of this manager.

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Pros

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Cons

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