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O'Charley's is a casual dining concept that serves up great food and good times, made to order and served with a big helping of Southern hospitality. The O'Charley's menu offers a variety of fresh, made-to-order American classics, including all-American favorites such as hand-cut steaks, fresh chicken, crispy salads, warm baked bread, and homemade desserts. O'Charley's opened its first restaurant in Nashville in 1971. Today, there are more than 220 restaurants across the country in 18 states. O'Charley's is owned by American Blue Ribbon Holdings (ABRH). ABRH is the eighth largest full-service restaurant holding company in the United States and owns nearly 600 company and franchise restaurants in 43 states across the country. ABRH is focused on growing both its O'Charley's brand and its Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub brand. The current job openings at the restaurant are for the roles of line cooks, prep cooks, and bartenders.

Company - Private
Large
Multiple locations
Full-Service Restaurants, Limited-Service Restaurants
1971
What departments O'Charley's employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
Servers / Bartenders41.4%
General and Operations Managers19.9%
other occupation11.1%
Cooks / Food Preparation10.3%
Management - Other9%
Food Service - Other8.2%
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Professional experience

How many years of experience do O'Charley's employees have before joining?
Years of experience at O'Charley's: Newcomers: 41%, Experiencers: 17%, Experts: 9%, Veterans: 33%. O'Charley's employees have less than 3 years experience on average before joining.
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Where did O'Charley's employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before O'Charley's: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chilis. Typical O'Charley's employees have worked at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar.
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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar
Buffalo Wild Wings
Chilis
What industries did O'Charley's employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of O'Charley's: Full-Service Restaurants, Limited-Service Restaurants, Traveler Accommodation Companies, RV Parks / Recreational Camps / Dormitories, Niche Retailers. O'Charley's employees most likely come from a Full-Service Restaurants industry background.
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Where did O'Charley's employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at O'Charley's: Small: 26%, Medium: 14%, Large: 60%. Most O'Charley's employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

What did employees at O'Charley's study?
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Where did employees at O'Charley's study?
Austin Peay State University
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
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Employee data

How long do people stay in a role at O'Charley's?
Time employed at O'Charley's: <1: 4%, 1-3: 21%, 4-8: 48%, 9-13: 17%, 14-20: 7%, 20+: 3%. Most O'Charley's employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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How does O'Charley's rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at O'Charley's: 58.1% Male and 41.9% Female. Age ratio at O'Charley's: 16-20: 3%, 21-30: 71%, 31-40: 14%, 41-50: 8%, 51-60: 3%, 60+: 1%. O'Charley's rates - 1.1% less female than the industry average. Most O'Charley's employees are 21-30, which is on par with the industry median age range.
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What are the top roles at O'Charley's?
Top roles of O'Charley's: Server, General Manager, Manager, Bartender, Service Manager. The top role at O'Charley's is Server.
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Server
General Manager
Manager
Bartender
Service Manager

Career advancement

How does O'Charley's rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at O'Charley's: very low. O'Charley's ranks very low for career advancement which is same as the industry average.
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What companies do O'Charley's employees go on to work at?
Future employers of O'Charley's: American Blue Ribbon Holdings, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chuy's, Cracker Barrel, Logan's Roadhouse. People who work at O'Charley's most typically go on to work for the American Blue Ribbon Holdings.
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American Blue Ribbon Holdings
Buffalo Wild Wings
Chuy's
Cracker Barrel
Logan's Roadhouse

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Whatโ€™s the gender distribution at O'Charley's?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
41.9% female, 58.1% male.
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What year was O'Charley's founded?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
1971.
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What industry does O'Charley's fall under?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
Restaurant/Food Service.
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are my chances high for career advancement at O'Charley's?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
no, chances of career advancement are very low.
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Whatโ€™s the average length of tenure at O'Charley's?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
around 4-8 year(s) in my experience
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what kind of companies did O'Charley's employees work for?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Large companies before O'Charley's.
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who are employees usually hired by after leaving O'Charley's?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
American Blue Ribbon Holdings, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chuy's, Cracker Barrel, Logan's Roadhouse, O'Charley's, Outback Steakhouse, Texas Roadhouse.
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Who are the top previous employers of O'Charley's employees?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chilis, Cracker Barrel, Logan's Roadhouse, O'Charley's, Red Robin, Ruby Tuesday.
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Whatโ€™s the average age at O'Charley's?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
21-30.
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Where did most of O'Charley's employees go to school?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Austin Peay State University, Johnson & Wales University-Providence, Middle Tennessee State University, The Ohio State University, University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
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Have you guys any idea about the promotion process?
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A year ago
The promotions are great but if you have experience on your hand.
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A year ago
There is a promotion process and you get hired from within. ๐Ÿ˜Š
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Is it an option to ensure work-life balance?
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A year ago
You will have to work part-time to have that balance.
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A year ago
It's not so awesome but it's reasonable. ๐Ÿ˜„
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Are there any meetings here? I like giving feedback.
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A year ago
Of course, and they are very detailed.
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A year ago
Yes, and you will get the feedback and you can give in ideas too. ๐Ÿ˜†
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is there any time they have more work like peak time?
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A year ago
Lunch time and happy hour
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A year ago
around 12 to 2 the place is terribly corwded๐Ÿ™„
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What benefits do you get by working here?
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A year ago
There is no 401k but you get the health benefits.
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A year ago
You get all the benefits of a full-time worker. ๐Ÿ˜‡
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I want to work here. How do I get my first interview here?
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A year ago
I applied online and called them a few hours later.
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A year ago
I walked in and dropped by resume. They called me a week later. ๐Ÿ˜‰
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can I transfer myself toa particular location?
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A year ago
I never trasferred to anyother location so I have no idea๐Ÿ™‚
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A year ago
yeah you may request them๐Ÿ˜Š
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What is the usual day at work like?
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A year ago
The environment gets very busy.
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A year ago
Kick back and start working till the end of the shift. ๐Ÿ˜Ž
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What is the best part about working here? ๐Ÿ™‚
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A year ago
Of course the free food and high discounts.
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A year ago
Flexible work timings.
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what is the starting age limit to get job here?
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A year ago
16 for hostess, 18 + for kitchen or server or manager
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A year ago
I think 18 or plus
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It's a restaurant, so any chances of tips?
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A year ago
Yup, and you get to keep all of them.
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A year ago
You get the tips as instant paymentrs. No waiting for weeks.
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Let's talk employee-to-employee, what's the quality of food?
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A year ago
The branch I work at never had any food complaints.
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A year ago
It's reasonable, given the affordable price tag. ๐Ÿ™‚
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Are there any chances of growth? I want career advancement.
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A year ago
It's a good place to earn some skills and move on. ๐Ÿ˜€
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A year ago
It's a good place to work but keep it a short-term option.
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hows the job here?
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A year ago
it is quite much stressful for me but fun to do work here
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A year ago
its not a bad place u just need to find the right flow of work
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I have heard about the family-oriented environment. What is it like?
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A year ago
Yes, you will be able to work as a family here.
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A year ago
Everyone here works like a team, so maybe you can call it a family. ๐Ÿ˜…
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I want to join as a server but don't have any experience. Any chances of training?
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A year ago
Yes, you can get the training if you are a beginner. ๐Ÿ˜…
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A year ago
Yup, and they are patient throughout the training process.
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How long you have to work before you are eligible for a maternity leave?
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A year ago
They don't offer a maternity leave to the servers.
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A year ago
You have to work for two to three years to be in that position. ๐Ÿ˜Š
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I have heard that managers are good. But what about the upper management?
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A year ago
The upper management listens if that's what you are worried about.
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A year ago
They are supportie and lend help. ๐Ÿ˜…
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I have an interview. What interview questions do they ask?
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A year ago
They asked the relevant skills and experience.
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A year ago
They asked me if I want to work full-time or part-time. ๐Ÿ™ƒ
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I think everyone likes fair pay. Is it the case here?
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A year ago
You get sufficient payout for your efforts.
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A year ago
You can get enough money for your work. ๐Ÿ˜„
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when do u receive ur paychecks?
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A year ago
Paycheck were given out on thursdays
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A year ago
we receive it weekly
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I want to open a restaurant. Is this a good place to learn?
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A year ago
Yup, you will be able to learn the art of hosting and serving.
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A year ago
You will surely learn how to cook and serve good food.
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I want to join but I want to ask if there is a break available?
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A year ago
Of course, you will be able to eat in peace and take a 20-minute nap. ๐Ÿ˜‡
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A year ago
Yup, ask your manager about the time, though.
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y would someone leave the job at place like ocharley
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A year ago
I didnโ€™t see any career advancement so I left
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A year ago
I was offered a job with more benefits๐Ÿ˜‰
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Is this a fun place to work at?
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A year ago
The work environment is fun yet fast-paced. ๐Ÿ˜„
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A year ago
Don't get worked up on your mistakes and you'll be good to go.
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I am a student and want to work part-time. Is it a good place?
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A year ago
You will be able to earn good income for your college expenses. Good luck!
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A year ago
Yup, apply right away.
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Is this place good enough if you want to work full-time?
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A year ago
Of course, you can work long hours and make money.
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A year ago
You will be good, man. Go ahead and apply. ๐Ÿ˜€
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do they hire anyone with criminal record?
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A year ago
I donโ€™t think they do hire someone like this
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A year ago
I am not sure but ethically they shouldnโ€™t
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is there any dresscode?
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A year ago
No but your hair color must be natural colors
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A year ago
Dress for the job you want๐Ÿค—
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I have heard that it is stressful to work here can some one tell me why?
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A year ago
working on holidays just donโ€™t do good for me
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A year ago
the customers are very rude like they own the place or us๐Ÿ™ƒ
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How is the attitude of servers here? I like positive experience.
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A year ago
Give respect and take respect in return.
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A year ago
Of course, you will make great friends here.
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I like vacations, so what is the vacation policy here?
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A year ago
The vacation time depends on your job role.
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A year ago
I used to get 20 vacation days. I was a manager. ๐Ÿฅณ
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What are the chances of a raise here?
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A year ago
I used to get the annual raises. ๐Ÿ˜‰
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A year ago
Depends on your work efforts.
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is there any experience requirements?
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A year ago
You don't have to have experience to work here
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A year ago
They will teach you everything you need to know๐Ÿ˜Œ
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It's obvious that we have to work with managers. Are they good?
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A year ago
Most of them are good.
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A year ago
LOL, it depends on your luck. ๐Ÿ˜‚
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