Restaurants & Food Services

How much is the credit card fee your company charges customers?

Is it possible to find non-slip shoes that are actually comfortable and provide, like any support? Seriously, I am pretty desperate for suggestions.

Have you had a coworker who shamed you for doing a little light flirting with customers? I mean, seriously, who doesn't flirt for tips? I feel like that is part of the job. But we have a new serve… more

so i quit my job about a month ago and i’ve come to learn new information, like that there’s an active lawsuit against the store i was at but also, the assistant manager they want to move to GM gave a… more

I had an experience where I got reprimanded by my boss because she put a half slice of lemon over the drain and I was afraid I was going to slip on it. Can I count that as a safety hazard?

I’ve applied to over 40 jobs here and another 30 on indeed without getting a single interview. I even paid $200 to have my resume professionally updated and still heard nothing. I have over 15 years of experienc… more

Bartender with over 4 years of experience in restaurant, club, and private events.

After getting completely burnt out as a restaurant manager, I thought I could handle working directly in the kitchen again but I was wrong. My back is constantly on fire, my arms feel like they are be… more

In your personal experience or opinion, which generation is the worst tippers? Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, or Boomers?

How is the relationship between the servers and the cooks in your restaurant? It's funny because everywhere else I worked, the servers and the cooks were pretty friendly. But this is my first time… more

This one is for the chefs and cooks, here is something I always wondered. When you're cooking for yourself or your family, do you cook a full meal, or do you microwave or do you serve a ready made… more

Ive seen helpful posts, ill give it a shot. I left my job as a manager and now I get exit interview. Im clamming up and dont want to complain. But I do want to see my friends that work excellent and d… more

Would you rather work the NYEs shift or the NYD brunch shift?

Is your restaurant, bar, or club giving out free champagne at midnight tomorrow?

I have worked seasonally for many years at the same 2 restaurants. Up North for a full 6 months in the Summer and in Florida for a full 6 months in the Winter. I have moved so I will need to find a ne… more

Do you eat baked goods that a customer makes for you? I feel bad, but I don't. I have a few regulars who brought me some homemade baked goods for the holidays. I smiled, thanked them gratefully, b… more

Am I the only one excited to work NYE? Hear me out. Customers are drinking, having a good time, and they tend to let the money flow! I made over $800 in tips last NYE. I'm hoping this year is even… more

How have your tips been this holiday season? Usually, my customers have been generous with their tips the week of Christmas. But my tips have just been, so so this year.

What did your employer give you for the holidays? Any good bonuses?

Who else was stuck working today? I hate working the Christmas shift. Not because of missing out on family time or anything. It just really feels depressing being in the restaurant on Christmas. We… more

I just got fired over something I did not do and I need a job

Do you guys care what you're called? Servers, waiters, waitresses, who cares?

What was everyone's first food service gig? Mine was McDonald's when I was 15. Wow, that was 22 years ago.

What's your policy on cooks with beards? This past week, I implemented a stricter facial hair policy. Customer facing staff must be clean shaven, and cooks must keep their beards under one half in… more

What type of restaurant do you prefer to work for? The small mom and pop setup, the local high price fancy establishment, or one of the big chain restaurants?

I'm a busser and the servers are supposed to pre buss.
Now I'm sure both me and the servers do get busy, I don't expect them.to.get to all of them.
More so during the busiest times.

I had noticed that at least… more

Dear Recruiters, if you schedule an interview with someone,PLEASE SHOW UP OR LET THEM KNOW YOU CAN'T MAKE IT!! Job searching is FRUSTRATING ENOUGH!! BE DIRECT!NOBODY LIKES THEIR TIME WASTED! SIGNE… more

One small habit can change a day
A day change to week
Week change to month
A month change to year
A year make your life style changed
So decide what you want to be

Does anyone use the "CLOVER" pos system in your restaurants? I just took over a new location, and the these employees are slick! Lol the numbers wasn't adding up and they didnt have insi… more

Help! My managers cut my hrs to like 7 hrs a week if I’m lucky! I’ve had numerous conversations with managers and such. Nothing to be resolved they hired someone else recently, do I stay or leave?

I just need a job and maybe everything will be fine for my family.
Stay strong job hunters,we wil one day get a breakthrough,good news only.

How do you respond when customers don't tip? Do you follow them out of the restaurant to ask them why there was no tip?