Jobs in Retail & Hospitality

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One quiet afternoon I was restocking shelves when a regular customer walked in with their kid, proudly holding a drawing of our store logo they made at home. They said this place was their favorite st… more

So I had a full interview for a level above at the end of Jan. The hiring manager said they were interviewing 2 candidates in the next 2 weeks. I just got an email saying they’re interviewing 2 candid… more

The Super Bowl is a few hours away and I have been thinking about who might actually take it this year. The Seahawks are the favorites in most predictions, but the Patriots have shown they can surpris… more

My boyfriend just got a job at one of the big tech companies and I finally got to see his office in person. Games, free food, endless snacks, even a gym just sitting there like it is normal. Walking t… more

Is it standard practice now for managers to communicate exclusively through group chats on off-hours? Getting pings about floor standards or inventory issues at 10 PM on a day off makes it impossible … more

Have you ever had to come into an employer who had no structure or standards and was asked to turn it around? How did you approach it? What’s a tip or two about overcoming the pushback from the team w… more

Group interviews are the absolute worst way to hire for hospitality. Watching five people compete to be the loudest or most "extroverted" in a circle of chairs tells you nothing about who ca… more

For managers, have you been experiencing ghosting when it comes to interviews you schedule with candidates? If so, what percentage ghost you? Would you consider this a red flag for the business if thi… more

I work in manhattan as a doorman and a cleaner & handyman for over 30 years since I'm 18 I am currently 48 looking to leave nyc and move to warmer weather

I hate it when customers have no trouble completely messing up things just cuz they're searching for a size that was clearly on top. It's just hard to understand how people can be so disrespec… more

I have been in my role for almost a year now and I am starting to think seriously about asking for a raise. I know timing and how you frame it matters, but it still feels awkward bringing it up withou… more

I have noticed lately that when I apply for jobs on the App I have to repeat my applications two/three times
and even at that the App still does not show the job I applied for.

I have a coworker who keeps coming over to chat multiple times a day right in the middle of my work. It completely breaks my focus and somehow I end up behind even though I am busy all day. It feels s… more

Applied to a retail job that listed $18 an hour, then the interview they said it “starts lower during training.” Felt a bit bait and switch. Do you still take an offer when the pay changes last minute… more

I think age discrimination is a real thing. I have never faced this until my 50's. My qualifications and skills exceed most of what I have applied for and yet still get turned down. I have been … more

I started in retail asking where everything went. Now I’m the one everyone asks. No promotion speech, no dramatic turning point, just showing up, learning fast, and stepping in when it counted. Somewhere between the lo… more

The difference between a "working trial" and free labor is becoming paper thin in the restaurant business. If a place asks for a full four-hour shift to test your skills but refuses to pay t… more

One of the employees in our store who has been at the same retail store for 10 years and just got a 90‑cent raise in his review. I feel so disappointed that I'm in a position where I can say somet… more

I work at chick fil an and a local bakery, and I’ve been trying to find another job to replace my bakery job, but stay at CFA. I’ve applied to basically everywhere in town, have had interviews, called… more

The register froze today mid-transaction and my brain immediately went to ‘this is it, I’ve ended commerce.’ A supervisor hit one button and it came back. How do you stay calm when technology betrays … more

Hello everyone. I have recently relocated back to California. I have been actively seeking employment since November without success. I have revised and updated my resume three times already. Despite … more

i’ve got a email from mcdonald’s offering me a job and just wanted to ask how long does it take for them to get back to me after i accepted

How do you feel when you are sick and still go to work? Does your company appreciate you or does it go unnoticed?

So our new CEO is talking about rebuilding trust with shoppers and employees, and I honestly do not know how to feel. I get the message, but life on the floor feels a lot messier than a statement. Sto… more

I keep seeing jobs reposted every few weeks that I already applied to and never heard back from. Is it worth reapplying, or is that a sign they already passed on you?

Five minutes before closing, a nervous kid came in clutching crumpled cash, hoping for a cake for his mom. We were sold out. While cleaning, I spotted a small canceled order in the cooler. Not perfect, but good enough.… more

Hospitality folks, what’s keeping you in the industry despite the hours and customer stress? Sadly, it's come down to keeping the job for money and nothing else. I used to feel passionate about th… more

Has anyone successfully moved from front‑line roles into corporate or HQ positions? I want to aim for growth and getting out of the comfort bubble this year, but I'm not so sure how to make it hap… more

I remember having United Healthcare some time ago and it was excellent health insurance. I’ve had different Cigna plans, which wasn’t so great. Even State Farm, which was a bit weird. Which insurance … more

Hello,
I am currently seeking new opportunities in procurement and supply chain. I have over 17 years of experience in hospitality and restaurant operations, including international procurement, logist… more

I applied for a supervisor role but they offered me a regular team member position instead. Part of me wants to take it just to get in. Has anyone successfully moved up after accepting a lower role?

My district manager is really testing my patience today. I'm seriously ready to just walk out. I'm being professional and was gonna wait til after my job interview and if I got the job and the… more

How many of you have roles where you travel for work? I have this role and it’s not too bad. I like the points I earn!

I started a new job last month, and it almost feels like they speak a whole other language here. Do you guys also refer to store theft as 'shrink'? I swear I thought we had an in-house therapi… more

By the end of a double, my smile feels like it’s being held together by muscle memory alone. I’m still friendly — just… quieter. How do you recharge mid-shift when you’ve already given a lot?

Had an interview where they asked why I left my last retail job, and the honest answer was bad management. Is it better to be vague, or do managers respect honesty here?

At what point do you say you’ve been ghosted? I went for my final round interview a few weeks back but haven’t heard anything. I had sent thank you emails and had gotten a response but after that, not… more

For managers, how far does your responsibility extend when it comes to recruiting? Screening or actually finding candidates, interviewing, onboarding, training, all of the above?