Great American Restaurants, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, is a private Restaurant company having 14 high volume restaurants and two artisan bakeries in Washington, DC. They are located in Jackson’s, Artie’s, Carlyle, Randy’s, and other locations across the United States of America. The restaurants also donate to charities, including Youth for Tomorrow Fund, The Latino Student Fund, Manna Food Center, and more. They also offer services for event hosting, official meetings, tours, and more, providing guests with exceptional customer services and a comfortable environment to have fun. Employees at Great American Restaurant receive a 401 K savings plan, discounts, free meals, casual dress, and paid time off. They offer jobs for Restaurant Manager, Sous Chef, Food Runner, Bartender, Kitchen Manager, Prep Cook, Line Cook, Restaurant Server, and more.
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How many years of experience do Great American Restaurants employees have before joining?
Years of experience at Great American Restaurants: Newcomers: 37%, Experiencers: 30%, Experts: 21%, Veterans: 12%. Great American Restaurants employees have less than 3 years experience on average before joining.
Where did Great American Restaurants employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before Great American Restaurants: Barnes & Noble College, Continental Petroleum Corp, Dave & Buster. Typical Great American Restaurants employees have worked at Barnes & Noble College.
Barnes & Noble College
Continental Petroleum Corp
Dave & Buster
What industries did Great American Restaurants employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Great American Restaurants: Full-Service Restaurants, Limited-Service Restaurants, Traveler Accommodation Companies, Colleges / Universities, Niche Retailers. Great American Restaurants employees most likely come from a Full-Service Restaurants industry background.
Where did Great American Restaurants employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at Great American Restaurants: Small: 40%, Medium: 16%, Large: 44%. Most Great American Restaurants employees have previously worked at large companies.
What did employees at Great American Restaurants study?
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How long do people stay in a role at Great American Restaurants?
Time employed at Great American Restaurants: <1: 7%, 1-3: 26%, 4-8: 39%, 9-13: 17%, 14-20: 7%, 20+: 4%. Most Great American Restaurants employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
How does Great American Restaurants rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at Great American Restaurants: 54.9% Male and 45.1% Female. Age ratio at Great American Restaurants: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 73%, 31-40: 20%, 41-50: 7%, 51-60: 0%, 60+: 0%. Great American Restaurants rates - 2.1% more female than the industry average. Most Great American Restaurants employees are 21-30, which is on par with the industry median age range.
What are the top roles at Great American Restaurants?
Top roles of Great American Restaurants: Server, Bartender, Hostess, Kitchen Manager, FOH Manager. The top role at Great American Restaurants is Server.
Server
Bartender
Hostess
Kitchen Manager
FOH Manager
How does Great American Restaurants rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at Great American Restaurants: medium. Great American Restaurants ranks medium for career advancement which is above the industry average.
What companies do Great American Restaurants employees go on to work at?
Future employers of Great American Restaurants: Aflac, Business Benefits Group, CACI International, Carahsoft, Fox Restaurant Concepts. People who work at Great American Restaurants most typically go on to work for the Aflac.
Aflac
Business Benefits Group
CACI International
Carahsoft
Fox Restaurant Concepts
Fairfax, VA
$46K-$57K / yr. (est.)
Great American Restaurants has an award-winning collection of 15 restaurants and 2 bakeries in Northern Virginia and Maryland offering fantastic cuisine and plenty of fun. We have been named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post, consistently ranking in...
Fairfax, VA
$65K-$100K / yr.
Great American Restaurants has an award-winning collection of 15 restaurants and 2 bakeries in Northern Virginia and Maryland offering fantastic cuisine and plenty of fun. We have been named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post, consistently ranking in...
Fairfax, VA
$50K-$60K / yr.
Great American Restaurants has an award-winning collection of 15 restaurants and 2 bakeries in Northern Virginia and Maryland offering fantastic cuisine and plenty of fun. We have been named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post, consistently ranking in...
Carlyle, IL
$52K-$63K / yr. (est.)
Great American Restaurants has been voted Top Workplaces by the Washington Post 6 years in a row! Our Restaurants Include: Mike's American | Jackson's | Sweetwater Tavern | Coastal Flats | Artie's | Carlyle | Silverado | Ozzie's Good Eats | Best Buns Bread...
Carlyle, IL
about $15 / hr.
Great American Restaurants has been voted Top Workplaces by the Washington Post 6 years in a row! Our food runners are dedicated professionals who work as a team to guarantee our guests become raving fans. FOOD RUNNERS start at $15+/hr We are looking for...
Carlyle, IL
about $14 / hr.
Great American Restaurants has been voted Top Workplaces by the Washington Post 6 years in a row! Our line cooks are dedicated professionals who work as a team to guarantee our guests become raving fans. LINE COOKS start at $14 an hour We are looking for...
Fairfax, VA
$65K-$100K / yr.
Great American Restaurants has an award-winning collection of 15 restaurants and 2 bakeries in Northern Virginia and Maryland offering fantastic cuisine and plenty of fun. We have been named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post, consistently ranking in...
Fairfax, VA
$55K-$65K / yr.
Great American Restaurants has an award-winning collection of 15 restaurants and 2 bakeries in Northern Virginia and Maryland offering fantastic cuisine and plenty of fun. We have been named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post, consistently ranking in...
Fairfax, VA
$50K-$55K / yr.
Great American Restaurants has an award-winning collection of 15 restaurants and 2 bakeries in Northern Virginia and Maryland offering fantastic cuisine and plenty of fun. We have been named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post, consistently ranking in...
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When was Great American Restaurants established?
Liam Brown3 years ago
1974.
What industry does Great American Restaurants fall under?
Liam Brown3 years ago
Restaurant/Food Service.
gender breakdown at Great American Restaurants?
Isabella Holmes3 years ago
gender ratio is 45.1% female, 54.9% male.
Where is the headquarters of Great American Restaurants?
Isabella Holmes3 years ago
It’s in Falls Church, VA.
What companies are similar to Great American Restaurants?
Isabella Holmes3 years ago
&pizza, Great American Insurance Company, Hilton, Ignite Restaurant Group, Starr Restaurants, The Cheesecake Factory, The ONE Group, Think Food Group.
What is the annual revenue of Great American Restaurants?
Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
$50m to $100m.
What’s the name of Great American Restaurants’s CEO?
Sophie Hayes3 years ago
Jon Norton.
What’s the average length of tenure at Great American Restaurants?
Liam Brown3 years ago
Typically 4-8 year(s).
what kind of companies did Great American Restaurants employees work for?
Isabella Holmes3 years ago
Large, Small companies before Great American Restaurants.
How often do employees get promoted at Great American Restaurants ?
Liam Brown3 years ago
advancement opportunities are medium
Top future employers of Great American Restaurants employees?
Isabella Holmes3 years ago
Aflac, Business Benefits Group, CACI International, Carahsoft, Fox Restaurant Concepts, George Mason Mortgage, Matchbox Food Group, Metronome LLC.
Where did employees work before joining Great American Restaurants?
Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
Barnes & Noble College, Continental Petroleum Corp, Dave & Buster, Erickson Living, George Mason University, Marriott, McCormick & Schmick's, Panera Bread.
How old are Great American Restaurants’s employees in general?
Isabella Holmes3 years ago
21-30.
What kind of degree do you need to work at Great American Restaurants?
Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
typically one of the followings No higher education, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
pay every week or every 2 weeks?
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do they hire felons at Great American Restaurants?
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I wanna know what I am going into with their work environment set up.
5 months ago
This is a fast paced working environment. You have to be ready to do the work here.
5 months ago
Incredible workplace environment. I loved every minute working at Gar and that's becus managers were so friendly and there's room for growth in the company.🙌
A friend of mine told me that GAR managers are tough people.🙂
5 months ago
I wouldn't say the managers were a bit on the poor side but they did their best.
5 months ago
Management was pretty good, very corporate, but highly organized and professional.👍
Idk if they deduct wage if I go for one week leave to attend brother marriage😧
5 months ago
Of course they'll deduct
5 months ago
IDK you may ask from HR🤔
I have heard that GAR is very welcome to out of school students looking for a first time job to get on the road.
3 months ago
You can start in this place. It is perfectly suitable for an out of school person.
3 months ago
It's a great foundation to start from.
I was wishing to work at the place that give dinning card. This is the restaurant i get this facility.
4 months ago
It's a great facility. I'll eat now pizza 🍕
4 months ago
i dont know how much they pay
One of my friend have moved to another company because he completed his contract here. 🙂
3 months ago
I dont know how people get job over job but i'm still searching
3 months ago
great to know 🙂
I was told that their shifts aren't always favorable to workers.😲
4 months ago
Shifts really depend on management. If the management team is great then shifts are smooth. 😊
4 months ago
I think we were made to pick up shifts at times we shouldn't becomes we were in college. I didn't enjoy things because of that.
For anyone who has interviewed before at GAR, please let me know some things to keep in mind going into mine. Thanks and God bless.🦾
3 months ago
Be VERY serious about the industry.😎
3 months ago
Just be yourself and come in with the desire to get the job.
They offer intense training program.
3 months ago
i wish they train fully but not just for 2 days
3 months ago
I dont know what they provide under this program
Management at my prev role was a disaster. I've been out of work for several months now and ready to get back in at GAR.
4 months ago
The general manager always checked in on employees and cares for our well being. A good touch.
4 months ago
Some managers were okay and others were difficult to address work issues with. 😩
I just left my job at some other company with a terrible salary and poor employee care. I want to apply here in hope of getting a good salary and treatment.
4 months ago
The pay for starting host is competitive compared to other restaurants.
4 months ago
The money was good on top of the opportunity to meet great people and friends!
I am interested in knowing what working at GAR is like.🤔
3 months ago
It is a great place to work. I had a really good time working here.
3 months ago
I met a lot of cool people working here. It is a good place and a lot of successful servers stayed here for years.
I have just interviewed at GAR and should start soon but I never did get full information on the pay structure and how it's like.🙏
3 months ago
The pay is fine for me. The people who work there are really supportive.😉
3 months ago
Decent pay. Just about okay.
Its an amazing restaurant that gives benefit of educational assistance.🙂
5 months ago
glad to know😃
5 months ago
Our company aslo support men who need such a facility
Do they train before people become serviers. What is the training like for new hires? Is it very thorough?
4 months ago
Very thorough training and you can earn good and consistent money.
4 months ago
They provide great training.
I heard they offer quarterly bonus.😇
4 months ago
The reason to attract employees
4 months ago
I think it encourges employees to work here continuously🙂
All I just want to know is if they pay is good enough. Most companies of similar mould don't pay well.
5 months ago
All I care is the consistent money and they give it.
5 months ago
Pay was unpredictabl but there were opportunity for good pay days. 😫
I am looking for a restaurant business that offers benefits that matter.😊
3 months ago
I don't remmeber anything being offered as far as benefits are concerned.
3 months ago
They provide good benefits, and it increases in value the longer you work for the company, starting at either 3-5 years.👏
How are discounts they give on foods or free foods. I saw contradictory information shared by people on the matter.
3 months ago
It was a discount on food.😛
3 months ago
Great food for everyone. They take care of their employees.
Is it true that they have a great work culture and environment at GAR? I am really looking forward to employement with them.😁
4 months ago
GAR has a culture committed to encouraging growth among employees.😊
4 months ago
Interned here for 6 weeks. Culture is different and more stressful than most companies. 🤗
I have a family to attend to and worry that the hours here might be very long.😐
3 months ago
Flexible hours and a good place if you want part time work.😊
3 months ago
They will schedule you to the full hours requested and in over scheduling employees aren't sent home.
I am kinda worried about the work life balance at Great American Restaurants. I have heard it is really tight to get a balance up there.🤔
5 months ago
Not so sure of my future here because the work-life balance can be hard to difficult to attain sometimes.
5 months ago
I had a good worklife balance in this place. A really good time working here.🙂
I have heard that the work place environment and culture at Great American Restaurants is one of the best in the industry.🤔
3 months ago
Our workplace is awesome with all the new friends you make.
3 months ago
I liked that nobody lets others crash and burn. Every table is your table - but while you are busy helping someone, you can expect someone else is doing the same for you. 😄
One of the good things about working in this place is the work environment.🙂
4 months ago
The environment is very fast-paced but as long as you are a motivated person you will do well here.
3 months ago
It is a stimulating environment. Sometimes it can be hard too.
A friend told me that GAR offers many great benefits to their employees. I would like to know what they are.😊
4 months ago
It was a really great work environment and the only complaint is the benefits but its straight.
4 months ago
Many benefits include 401k, time off, average salary, and house card.
I wish they allow me to relocate near my residency.
5 months ago
Try your fate but i dont think if they relocate you
5 months ago
DOnt worry but submit an application
Based on performance they also provide incentive trips to the employees. 🙂
4 months ago
IT would be great if they give foreign tips😉
4 months ago
I dont know if its true because most of the companies just write at their wrebisre🌐
Is time off given off at all at GAR?🤔
4 months ago
No request time off for now.
4 months ago
There is no requesting time off at GAR.
For anyone who has worked here or currently works here, please give me some quick infor on what the work structure and culture is like.
3 months ago
Work culture wasn't healthy during my time here. I hope they have improved afte leaving.
3 months ago
They have a great company culture created by a kind, caring management.😊
I would like to work here part-time, but i dont if they allow.🤔
5 months ago
You should wait for the part time job here⏲
4 months ago
DOnt wait but keep on searching for part time job at other companiess too⏲
Just learned that this place is always very busy and people work really long hours?
4 months ago
Always a busy place but with some very good coworkers
4 months ago
It is very busy during the weekend but it would be a little slow on the weekends.😏
Training is a big deal for working at a restaurant especially if you've been badly treated due to incompetence before.
4 months ago
The training was awesome and the hard work begins thereafter.
4 months ago
One of the advantages of working here is their training procedures. One of the best!
They provide 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO).
4 months ago
Idk if its true because i never heard like before at any company😧
4 months ago
This is the reason i love this company🙂
Currently researching on the hours scheduling at Great American Restaurants. I'd love if someone can tell me more about this place.😊
3 months ago
High volume shifts. Long idle times during double shifts (AM/PM). 😥
3 months ago
In this place, you were responsible for getting your shifts covered but you could make deals with managers.
I have heard that you are expected to dry clean your clothes before every shift.🤒
4 months ago
Dry cleaning uniforms before shifts is essential but it is also expensive.
4 months ago
Yea with a dress code that is very conservative.
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