Jobs in Retail & Hospitality

Does anyone work in the hotel industry? I want to get some pointers on how to apply and get an interview set up

I worked for one of the top 2 beverage vendors in the US. Ran a route for little over 2 years, had a good relationship with the guy that made my orders, had a good standing with my customers. I made r… more

Hi! I've been working at a movie theater for a short while now, but my dream has always been to work as a barista in a coffee shop of some sort. I'm not sure how to start finding something lik… more

why is it so hard to find a job in retail i’ve been looking since january

When applications ask for expected salary for hourly retail roles, what do you put? I worry about pricing myself out but also do not want to lowball. How do you handle that question?

I really want to transition from my current frontline role, but it just seems too inaccessible for me. If you've made the pivot, what was the actual turning point? Networking, a manager who advoca… more

I just had a new coworker come on board a few weeks ago and they already carry themselves like they have the whole place figured out. Talking over people, questioning everything, acting like experienc… more

Still in an emotional hangover from a rude customer last evening. Being yelled at or disrespected can really stick with you long after your shift ends. How do you help yourself not carry that energy h… more

I was checking someone out yesterday when I overheard two people in line talking about how nobody wants to work anymore. Same old line, said with full confidence like it explains everything. Meanwhile… more

Who's getting holiday pay for Easter Sunday? I am, and it feels great because I couldn't care less about missing church or time with my family tbh. Does anyone else feel like holiday pay is ju… more

I am thinking about switching from retail to hotel housekeeping because the pay seems slightly higher in my area. For those who have done both, which one felt more stable?

Hi everyone,

As an immigrant job seeker in the U.S., I keep hearing “fake it till you make it.” I understand confidence matters, but I’m not comfortable claiming skills I don’t have. At the same time, being unempl… more

Retail and hospitality are industries where a lot of skills from other professions transfer well and are useful. It’s amazing that a person can be trained from scratch on the job! However, do you beli… more

For restaurant interviews, how important is it to have formal serving experience versus just customer service in retail? Do managers see them as interchangeable?

Wondering if its a thing whereas the current employer will not be honest about your work ethics when a potential job reaches out to them for reference?

Are there any situations, you believe, would warrant leaving a position without notice or with short notice? Two weeks notice is a courtesy, but not all situations fit that…

My current manager found out I was applying elsewhere and suddenly offered me more hours. Has anyone stayed after something like that, and did it actually improve long term?

How often do you expect your schedule to change at work? Is it week to week, every few weeks, every month? I know retail is different from hospitality, but one in the same since schedule changes happe… more

Anyone else getting views on their CV/ resume but that's it, no follow ups like phone calls or messages to offer an interview? Before anyone says it, my CV looks great, I tailor it to suit a job a… more

You have to dream like you’ve never seen obstacles. When you do this, it opens your mind up set the tone for the day and helps you achieve whatever you want to.

I am feeling a bit disillusioned. I applied for a bunch of jobs. Sometimes I’ll get interviews. Often I think it goes well. I’m a finalist. And then someone else gets the spot. What’s the magic sauce… more

Recently interviewed for a role, felt like it went really well, good conversation and everything.

But now it’s been a few days and I haven’t heard anything back.

I always get stuck here, how soon is too soon to fol… more

I feel like we’re always told to give 110%, take initiative, do more than what’s asked but does it actually pay off?

Sometimes it leads to growth and recognition. Other times, it just becomes the new expectation a… more

My boss is on vacation right now and still checking in, sending notes, asking for updates, staying looped into stuff that can absolutely wait. I get caring about the job, but part of me keeps thinking… more

I was offered a seasonal retail contract that could end in January. Would you take a short term contract to get your foot in the door, or hold out for something permanent?

Had an interview a few weeks ago that seemed to go really well. Good conversation, fast follow up, all the usual signs that make you think maybe this one is actually moving. Then nothing. Total silenc… more

How do your address favoritism and inconsistent discipline in the workplace, when it directly affects your work? Could be a touchy subject that folks take offense to…

How are you guys handling the sunday scaries when you know you have a skeleton crew and a massive shipment coming in? I’m trying to keep morale up, but the burnout is real for my team.

How do you deal with coworkers who don’t pull their weight?

Genuinely asking because this is one of the hardest parts of any job. It’s frustrating when you’re doing your part (and sometimes more), while someone el… more

Seeing the news about Meta possibly cutting 20% of its workforce while pouring huge money into AI just feels ridiculous. I get companies chasing efficiency, but at some point it starts sounding like p… more

Finally seems as though spring has come around. Is your company gearing up to do hiring? Seems like seasonal hiring would start now…

What’s the most obvious lie a patron has told you to try to score a free drink or a heavy pour? I just heard an hour-long story from a guy about how lonely he is in life, and 30 minutes after I gave h… more

A hotel front desk job I am considering requires rotating night shifts. I have never worked overnights before. Does that usually come with higher pay, or just the same rate with tougher hours?

I saw some high school kids trying to steal stuff from our store, but by the time I gathered the courage to say anything to them, they left. Has this ever happened to you? I'm in my early 30s stil… more

A coworker told me this from their McDonald’s days during COVID.
Washrooms were closed to the public. A guy comes in, buys a drink, then asks to use it. They explain the policy, can’t allow it. He gets upset and just go… more

I got pulled into something today that had nothing to do with my role, but somehow it became my problem anyway. No one really asked, it just kind of landed on me and stuck. I handled it, but it made m… more

I’ve heard a lot of different advice about following up after an interview. Some people say it shows interest, others say it doesn’t really change anything.
For anyone who has done hiring before, does … more

Sometimes systems can be stifling and overkill, but can also a great way to stay organized. How do you find the balance between using systems to stay organized without being too rigid?

So spent the last 3 weeks applying for jobs and looking for a kitchen spot. Finally interview, staged at one, got a job offer, and was supposed to start tomorrow. Accepted the job today, and got a mes… more

I have a part time job working currently 1 day a week, the reason i can’t get more hours is because i haven’t passed something that is essential to our daily sales and having me not pass it brings our… more