Restaurants & Food Services

I have a friend who is a manager at another restaurant. She was complaining to me about this line cook who keeps adjusting his clock in time (he says he forgot to punch in) - my friend says it’s time … more

What’s your personal rule for dating coworkers? Is it a hard no, or do you think it depends on the role and the dynamic? I’ve been catching feelings for someone on my team, we work different shifts, b… more

I am noticing alit of companies saying " you dont qualify " for a position but you do. They dont speak to you they just send a email with no reason. Another thing I see is asking are you 30 … more

There’s one guy on our team who does just enough to not get fired. He shows up on time, does his sidework, but that’s where it ends...never helps when we’re slammed, never offers to run food, never sa… more

It’s hump Wednesday! Usually our slowest day of the week - and then it ramps up and busiest day is Saturday for us. Sunday is ok and Mon-Tues back to slowing down. What’s your restaurant busyness wave… more

I’ve seen so many chefs and managers with legit anger issues get a free pass because they’re “passionate” or “old school.” Screaming in the kitchen, slamming pans, cursing people out and just brushed … more

Is your work seasonal? At my last restaurant I was in a touristy area so we were always swamped in the summer. At this new place I’m at, we live in an area full of college kids, so the summers are dea… more

I gotta say..,.. I know everyone needs to make a living, but the ads and posts for a get rich quick scheme and apply now and work from home videos have me completely turned off. Please post your adver… more

Is prepping and line cooking the expected normal duties of a chef de cuisine?

I caught a server stealing a bottle of liquor from the back and immediately fired her. What types of things have you seen staff steal from your restaurant?

I’ve been called in early AND had to stay late the last few weeks and I’m feeling a bit burnt out. We’re coming into full on high season and this shoulder is always hard before we onboard the summer c… more

I have been in the market for a new role. I was offered a position at Chilis as a restaurant manager and also offered a position at Raising Cane’s as an Assistant Restaurant Leader. I’m having a har… more

I’ve been asked to think of something innovative for our restaurant - what have you guys seen in the restaurant biz that you think is really great and new and you think other places should adopt?

Be honest, do you tip on to-go orders when you’re the guest? I’ve been in the industry over 10 years and I still go back and forth. I know someone’s bagging the order, checking everything, running aro… more

We had a no-call no-show on a slammed Saturday night. Then they stroll in the next day like nothing happened, and the manager hands them a full shift like it’s all good. Meanwhile, I picked up an extr… more

My boss is damn stingy
This year no Chinese new year annual dinner
She said didn't earn much
But saw her bought new car $200k, and luxury stuff.
Since Jan staff is resigning.
If she didnt treat staff nicely sure staff go
I work for for… more

we want a mayonnaies maker machine minimum batch quantity size 30 ltr.

I just went to go get takeout at another restaurant and I didn’t realize they had no utensils and napkins. Was just going to the park to eat on my break so I’m a little annoyed because I have to go ge… more

I have a server that always takes her birthday off no matter what - I think that’s totally valid - but she said at her old restaurant, they denied her request and then she eventually quit. What’s your… more

The cafe I work at has different roasts you can choose from…all the same price but one of them the “single origin” is listed alongside the others but cost 50p more.

They never tell anyone when they pl… more

hello everyone, I was just trying to get some feedback on how every one's companies take care of them. Do you feel overworked, underpaid and under appreciated? Or can you say that, even with curre… more

We recently updated our menus with clear instructions: the All Day Menu is used during lunch across all areas and for dinner in the bar and terrace, while the Elevated Dinner Menu (which includes the … more

I’m a woman who just stepped into an Executive Chef role (first one in my group) and I can already feel the unspoken expectations. Some staff look at me like I need to be a hard-ass to earn respect, o… more

Chagee management is a circus - full of clowns and incompetent people. HR is no better - they love to practice taiji and push the issue from one person to another.

I took a pay cut to leave my past job because i was miserable. It’s fine and yes money is important but my well being was my priority.

I worked as a Sous Chef in a corporate Marketplace for 8 years.. I was also the catering Manager, after so long with no salary promotion/manager in site I left in February. Honestly was burnt out, a t… more

I am confused when I apply for a job it doesn’t apply me ?

I live in Elk Grove,Sacramento,California, I have been looking for a casual jobs like Dishwasher, line prep or prep cook, But lately they have been opening new stores and restaurants and closing old a… more

I’m in Waterford, MI. I make $13.60 right now.
I don’t hate my job. I’m just ready to do something different.
I’ve cleaned enough fryer grease for a lifetime.

If you can double or triple what I make and you’re someone wor… more

2 months ago I was hired at CASA BORINQUENA, A PUERTO RICAN RES. I eagerly awaited the opening date, which ended up stretching out for TWO MONTHS to June 7th. So I turned down multiple jobs in the mea… more

What kind of events do you think are not reasonable to request schedule changes once it’s been set? Obviously if you’re sick you can’t come in, but what if you suddenly had a friend come into town and… more

Is it normal to get rejected from a serving job for not having serving experience, even though the job specified "no-experience needed"?

I just left after they told me this. They practically … more

Hi, I'm looking for a bartending job near me Upland/Rancho Cucamonga area.

I am unemployed as an executive level manager in F & B. I have applied for 200+ jobs since JAN. Very few responses and interviews. I have gotten great feedback from phone interviews with both H… more

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