Restaurants & Food Services

How do you commute to work? I live in a city so I can bike to/from work but if it’s bad weather I take the subway, which is horrible. I hate driving so I also avoid that if I can. If I have a late sh… more

So been working at a taco restaurant and my manager definitely has favorites in work my ahh off and I do everything but my manager loves listening to other employees saying I'm slow and I suck lik… more

Looking for a New Opportunity – Demi Chef de Partie (Sushi)
Passionate and detail-oriented sushi chef with 2.6+ years of experience in omakase, fine dining, and seasonal sushi menus. Trained under a Nobu chef and … more

I have seven months experience at burger shop i work as a grill chef and burger station and i have 5 year experience in retail store in my home country.

Do you have enough savings to survive 3 months if you lost your job? I’m paycheck to paycheck so I barely have savings. It worries me because I really can’t afford to lose my job - I think I’m pretty … more

How do you all deal with “menu creep”? Our kitchen started with a tight, focused menu, but now we’ve got daily specials, brunch additions, and random off-menu requests that somehow become permanent. T… more

Good day maam/sir, im seeking a fulltime job

If you’re in Los Angeles specifically Koreatown
Stay away from atlas cafe on 3250 Wilshire blvd
The owner is a piece of work and if you apply for their GM Position
Run. The guy doesn’t know what he’s … more

I’m a pastry chef in a hotel in Miami making $64K a year. The benefits are decent, but the hours are relentless, especially during high season when 12-hour days are the norm and days off are a fantasy… more

How do you de-stress after a long day at work? I know a few of my coworkers heavily drink and smoke… but I’m thinking I need to find a healthier alternative. It’s been pretty rough lately since we’re … more

I saw a post the other day that got deleted talking avoir politics in the workplace. On the same topic, how do you handle skewing the conversation away from such topics with customers? I’ve often had… more

Poor management, constant favoritism, and zero accountability. Food runners are not competent. Shady with money. Managers disappear during peak hours, leaving teens to run expo. Toxic work environment… more

Hey everyone!
I got my very first interview! I didn't attend yet, however I am really asking for some tips. The role I chose was front of house at Chick Fill A! If anyone has any tips and might ad… more

We had a customer come in this past weekend, try to use a fake $100 bill - when we checked it with our marker it was clearly fake. The customer insisted it was real and then proceeded to pull out more… more

Hi, I'm trying to learn more about folks' experiences looking for jobs in the hospitality industry. If you'd be willing to set up a brief (15-minute) chat, I'd love to ask you a couple of questions! You can use m… more

Friendly and reliable Barista/Waiter of 2 years experiences with a passion for coffee and customer service. Skilled in preparing a variety of drinks, handling busy environments, and creating a welcomi… more

Friendly and reliable Barista/Waiter of 2 years experiences with a passion for coffee and customer service. Skilled in preparing a variety of drinks, handling busy environments, and creating a welcomi… more

I was let go of my job in April after I had a conversation with my boss about my availability being changed and even after I asked for a transfer because I was being bullied and harassed by a fellow m… more

I can't find a job and it's been 2 months already. I've applied to several places and no call backs. I lost my recent job because of a recent traffic incident that popped in my background … more

Looking for Managers inside the restaurant has become extremely difficult, even with offering great salaries it’s been difficult to find capable managers

This boss is a thief. He manipulates staff and underpays when you’re working off the books, always with some excuse. Being strong means lifting others, not exploiting them. Hygiene is terrible—rat inf… more

I am a seasoned restaurant and hospitality professional with several years of experience. I am seeking local employment as a server in the San Antonio area. I posess my current TABC and Food handlers … more

This is Michael Weaver asking anyone who may know that’s currently hiring for either Food Expediter, Food Receiver, Kitchen Cleaner, and Grill Cook in New York City? Thank You.

Last night, the bar next door had a bunch of cops surrounding some young looking girls outside. I don’t work at a restaurant that serves liquor anymore, but I remember one time at my old place, when s… more

My boss literally has a foot in the grave and doesn’t care about this building at all. I get told to go away by others when there is a perfect opportunity to be trained. Most of the workers around m… more

What’s the silliest excuse someone has given for taking a sick day? I had a kid say he was just tired from playing video games the night before and just couldn’t get up… I mean really!? At least say y… more

Am I the only one who thinks customers have gotten way ruder lately? Like the entitlement is on steroids...snapping fingers, interrupting, acting like every meal is a high-stakes negotiation. I’ve bee… more

I’ve worked as a part-time barista for six months at a local café, where I learned the basics of espresso preparation, milk frothing, and customer service. I really enjoyed the fast-paced environment and the oppo… more

As someone who At food city Deli as cook and is paid horrible for how much work I do and how much I give I thinking about looking at something like a new job but I'm scared to put my wife and chi… more

Was it just me, or did anyone else feel weird after getting promoted over people you used to party with after shifts? I used to be part of the late-night crew. Then I got promoted to shift lead, and s… more

Set up displays. Inventory maintenance. Customer relations.

I know it’s a weird ask, but are there people who would work part time for like 4h a day, 3 days a week, and be happy about it? We want someone part time but I feel like it’s just temporary for them s… more

If you could change one thing about working in this industry, what would it be? I think I'd choose actual benefits at this point in my life, as it's really hard to afford medical care on a line cook sal… more

I work as a manager in a restaurant full time but I am an uber driver as a side gig. It works for me because I can drive when I’m free and want to and makes me a little extra income. Do you have a sid… more

Do you get any vacation days in the restaurant industry? I get 10 days of paid vacation as a manager. I’m going to take a short vacation and take a road trip with my family. How do you spend it? What’… more

So today a very generous man tipped me 50$, i am a host and a waitress but this day i was hosting, i placed the order Under my name, and even bagged the order up. At the end of my shift, my manager pr… more

Hard work and less pay

I just drove 130 miles round trip for a job interview; after getting there and sitting down with the hiring manager, I find out the restaurant i am applying for is not opening until January 2026, so w… more