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Once a single, family-owned restaurant in Lakeland, Florida, Red Lobster is today the worldโ€™s largest seafood restaurant company with 58,000 employees and more than 700 locations in the United States and Canada. The company is also expanding globally, serving customers in 11 countries and counting. Red Lobster is seeking to hire team members and managers who are dedicated and passionate about delivering the ultimate seafood dining experience to guests. In exchange the company offers personal and professional development opportunities - including Areas Of Responsibility certifications and individual development plans - for employees all year long and all career long. It also offers competitive pay and a broad range of benefits to part-time and full-time employees. Red Lobster is an industry leader in overall percentage of women in management, diversity, and retention. The company's Employee Emergency Assistance Fund helps employees facing financial hardship - employees voluntarily donate to the fund which helps team members cover unexpected expenses in times of need. Since 2003, through the RL Shares program the company has been donating unused food to food banks and homeless shelters.

Company - Private
$2B to $5B
Large
Multiple locations
Full-Service Restaurants, Limited-Service Restaurants
1968
Kim Lopdrup
What departments Red Lobster employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
Servers / Bartenders48.4%
other occupation14.1%
General and Operations Managers11.7%
Cooks / Food Preparation9.3%
Food Service - Other8.1%
Management - Other4.7%
Food Service Managers3.6%
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Professional experience

How many years of experience do Red Lobster employees have before joining?
Years of experience at Red Lobster: Newcomers: 48%, Experiencers: 20%, Experts: 14%, Veterans: 18%. Red Lobster employees have less than 3 years experience on average before joining.
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Where did Red Lobster employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before Red Lobster: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, Chilis, Cracker Barrel. Typical Red Lobster employees have worked at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar.
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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar
Chilis
Cracker Barrel
What industries did Red Lobster employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Red Lobster: Full-Service Restaurants, Limited-Service Restaurants, Traveler Accommodation Companies, Lessors of Intangible Assets, Niche Retailers. Red Lobster employees most likely come from a Full-Service Restaurants industry background.
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Where did Red Lobster employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at Red Lobster: Small: 27%, Medium: 11%, Large: 62%. Most Red Lobster employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

What did employees at Red Lobster study?
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Where did employees at Red Lobster study?
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Penn State University
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Employee data

How long do people stay in a role at Red Lobster?
Time employed at Red Lobster: <1: 4%, 1-3: 21%, 4-8: 49%, 9-13: 14%, 14-20: 7%, 20+: 5%. Most Red Lobster employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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How does Red Lobster rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at Red Lobster: 51.3% Male and 48.7% Female. Age ratio at Red Lobster: 16-20: 1%, 21-30: 73%, 31-40: 17%, 41-50: 6%, 51-60: 3%, 60+: 0%. Red Lobster rates - 5.7% more female than the industry average. Most Red Lobster employees are 21-30, which is on par with the industry median age range.
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What are the top roles at Red Lobster?
Top roles of Red Lobster: Server, Bartender, General Manager, Hostess, Manager. The top role at Red Lobster is Server.
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Server
Bartender
General Manager
Hostess
Manager

Career advancement

How does Red Lobster rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at Red Lobster: very low. Red Lobster ranks very low for career advancement which is same as the industry average.
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What companies do Red Lobster employees go on to work at?
Future employers of Red Lobster: Buffalo Wild Wings, Cracker Barrel, Darden, Longhorn Steakhouse, Olive Garden. People who work at Red Lobster most typically go on to work for the Buffalo Wild Wings.
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Buffalo Wild Wings
Cracker Barrel
Darden
Longhorn Steakhouse
Olive Garden

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When was Red Lobster founded?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
1968.
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What industry does Red Lobster fall under?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Restaurant/Food Service.
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Whereโ€™s Red Lobsterโ€™s HQ located?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Orlando, FL.
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gender breakdown at Red Lobster?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
gender ratio is 48.7% female, 51.3% male.
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What is the annual revenue of Red Lobster?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
$2b to $5b.
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Can someone tell me who the CEO of Red Lobster is?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Sure, the CEO is Kim Lopdrup
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How long do people usually work for Red Lobster?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
4-8 year(s).
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what kind of companies did Red Lobster employees work for?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Large companies before Red Lobster.
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How often do employees get promoted at Red Lobster ?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
advancement opportunities are very low
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Top future employers of Red Lobster employees?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Buffalo Wild Wings, Cracker Barrel, Darden, Longhorn Steakhouse, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Self Employed, The Cheesecake Factory.
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Where did employees work before joining Red Lobster?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, Chilis, Cracker Barrel, Darden, McDonald's, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, T.G.I. Friday's.
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How old are Red Lobsterโ€™s employees in general?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
21-30.
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Where did most of Red Lobster employees go to school?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
Johnson & Wales University-Providence, Penn State University, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of Phoenix-Utah.
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Whatโ€™s Red Lobsterโ€™s business mission statement?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
"We are an innovative, values-based company that focuses on providing the 'ultimate' seafood dining experience to our guests.Values: We are enabled by our values of Respect, Integrity, Genuine Caring, Hospitality, Teamwork, Excellence and Fun.".
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Do they offer any retirement plan once an employee serve them for several years?๐Ÿฅบ
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A year ago
Retirement plan is good and the money they offer is satisfying.๐Ÿฅฐ
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A year ago
They do offer retirement plan and it is good as compared to other places I have worked before.โค
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I would be happy to know if the salary does not vary with location๐Ÿค”
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A year ago
I have worked here and shifted home and had to shift my branch too but my salary remained same.๐Ÿ˜Œ
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A year ago
Salary does not vary with location and remains same for all the employees.
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I am worried about starting my job. I would be happy to know if they offer training๐Ÿค”
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A year ago
Amazing paid training is offered to the employees before joining to make their performance better.๐Ÿ’ซ
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A year ago
I myself have worked with them and I had no idea of this type of work so they properly trained me so I can do my best.๐Ÿค—
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What do you guys suggest how much experience is necessary to get a job?๐Ÿ˜
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A year ago
If you have work here as an internee there are so many chances of you getting selected and working here.๐Ÿค—
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A year ago
The experience does'nt matter here, They will hire even unexperienced even if they can work professionally.๐Ÿ˜›
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I have no experience working as a line cook. But I am interested in joining it as a line cook. Can I still join? ๐Ÿ˜
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A year ago
It all depends on your cooking trial, if you are able to satisfy them you will get lucky and will be hired.
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A year ago
I am working here as a cook and when I started I was 2 years experienced. Lemme tell you they'll give you tough time while interviewing but you should apply and try your luck.๐Ÿ˜‰
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What is that one negative thing you dislike about it?๐Ÿ˜
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A year ago
They need to hire some experienced because hiring unexperienced brings some extra drama.
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A year ago
They hire unexperienced, some of them are unprofessional and do not work properly.๐Ÿ˜‘
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I am wondering whet would they ask in interview. Like what type of questions?๐Ÿ˜
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A year ago
Interview of hostess is to check the anger management and is all to assess your personality.๐Ÿ˜
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A year ago
Interview for management is kinda tough but other then thatall the questions are basic and are same like all the other places.๐Ÿ˜€
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Let me know about the benefits they offer in general๐Ÿ˜ƒ
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A year ago
Company have good benefits to offer, free meals, team -work itself is the gretest benefit. They offer sick and paid leaves.๐Ÿ˜‹
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A year ago
They offer variety of benefits which involves fiancial saving plans, discount dining program and other perks.๐Ÿ˜€
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I wanna know about their paid holidays policy๐Ÿ™‚
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A year ago
Holidays are busy and gets hard to work at but managers got employees pizza, AMAZING.๐Ÿ’—
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A year ago
THE HOLIDAYS ARE PAID BUT MOST OF THE TIME YOU HAVE TO WORK DURING THEM BUT THEY COMPENSATE IT WITH MONEY SO i DO NOT HAVE ANY COMPLAINS.๐Ÿ˜…
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I would be happy to hear if they offer maternal/paternal leaves to the employees๐Ÿค”
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A year ago
It's good. You can get maternity leaves when you need it. They are even paid.โฃ
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A year ago
You will get 3-4 months leave and it is even paid, It is very understanding for soon-to-be mother.๐Ÿ™‚
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I am looking for a temporary job just for a few months. Do they offer any?๐Ÿ˜
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A year ago
Well I guess you will get a job if you tell them beforehand that you will looking for it fopr a shorter period of time.๐Ÿ˜Œ
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A year ago
yes the opportunities exist. but you would need to check if they're available right now๐Ÿ˜‰
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I do not wanna stick to one position for years. I want to get promoted. Wanna know about their policy๐Ÿ˜‰
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A year ago
If you are a hardworking employee you will get promotion occassionally.๐Ÿคง
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A year ago
promotion is easy to recieve, just work hard and smart and it's all yours.โฃ
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Please let me know what do they offer actually?๐Ÿ™„
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A year ago
Satisfying your seafood cravings get even more rewarding here, you get to earn free rewards by dining in here.๐Ÿ˜Œ
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A year ago
They give exclusive discounts, coupons and more. Their food is amazing and so delecious.โค
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Let me know about the work schedule please๐Ÿ™„
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A year ago
Sometimes the restaurant is extra packed and you have to work an hour extra but you are paid for it.๐Ÿ˜
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A year ago
Work schedule is easy to manage and is very flexible, I loved working there.๐Ÿ˜Œ
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I guess the environment of the workplace makes it good or bad. How is its environment?๐Ÿ˜ƒ
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A year ago
Environment is very healthy, and enjoyable. You will be very happy by working here.๐Ÿ˜„
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A year ago
You will fall in love with this place because of it's environment. Very healthy and positive.๐Ÿ’ซ
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I wanna know the reason of you joining it๐Ÿ˜’
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A year ago
My friend was always working here and she told me that they offers great benefits and discounts to the employees so I also started working for them.
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A year ago
I joined because of their vambience, always wanted to work in such a beautiful place.โค
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I really hope that they appreciate employees and arrange appraisals ๐Ÿ˜
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A year ago
iIf you are hardworking you will be getting appraisals and it is so good.โฃ
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A year ago
Yeap they do offer appraisals which makes their employees super happy and make them feel appreciated.๐Ÿ˜
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If I work as a delivery boy, would they compensate for fuel?๐Ÿค”
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A year ago
Obviously if you travel for work they will pay you.๐Ÿ™‚
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A year ago
Not only will you get fuel but will also recieve amazing tips sometimes.๐Ÿ˜ƒ
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Do they support team work? Because I am a team oriented person๐Ÿ˜‰
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A year ago
It makes work easier if you like to work as a team, and they do support tem work.๐Ÿค—
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A year ago
Managing staff is definitely team oriented, and I really believe in team work.๐Ÿคฉ
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Do you guys think that you are fulfilling your life purpose working here?๐Ÿ™„
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A year ago
Yes my purpose of working here was good pay and lucky for me I am paid well.๐Ÿ˜„
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A year ago
Well it depends on the employees, every employee have a very different purpose but at least they try their best to fullfill it.๐Ÿ˜Š
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It would be helpful if you let me know about the curret positions at which they are hiring๐Ÿ™„
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A year ago
Jobs are available for cook; senior as well as junior. Apply straight away.๐Ÿ˜‡
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A year ago
You can apply as a hostess and server, many job openings for it.๐Ÿ˜
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I know they have multiple locations, can I work at my favorite location?๐Ÿ˜
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A year ago
My friend was working in a different branch and I also wanted to work there and when I talked to my employee he understood it and shifted me to the same branch.
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A year ago
Yes they let you choose your favourite and nearest location to save your time and fuel.๐Ÿ˜
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My friend told me that he also got insurance benefits for his family from his company. I wanna confirm if it offers as well ๐Ÿ˜’
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A year ago
I have worked for them for 4 years and I was recieving medical allowance for my family yearly.๐Ÿ’—
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A year ago
Yes they are offering families benefits which involves medical allowance yearly and is super good.๐Ÿ˜‡
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I am looking for an internship, either paid or unpaid. Can I apply?๐Ÿ˜‰
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A year ago
Internships are paid and yes they are hiring internees, apply ifyou are interested.๐Ÿ˜„
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A year ago
Paid internships for students who are interested, it is an amazing opportunity for all the students.โค
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How was your overall experience of serving here? Wanna hear from managers as well as cooks๐Ÿ™„
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A year ago
As a cook job was easy and my experience was good ps I love cooking so the job is therapeutic for me.๐Ÿ’—
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A year ago
I have worked there for 4 years and was later promoted to managerial position and the shift got tough because I had to look every one of the employee.๐Ÿ˜›
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I heard that there are only experienced people there. I am worried would I be able to fit๐Ÿ˜’
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A year ago
You do not have to worry about this, There are all type of people experienced and non experienced. You are good to go there.๐Ÿ˜ƒ
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A year ago
You will get fit into the workplace gradually. everyone feeels the same at their start๐Ÿ˜‡
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Is there any age restriction on working here?๐Ÿ˜
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A year ago
yES, i am a 54 year old dude working here as a cook and I love it here, very peacefull place.๐Ÿค—
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A year ago
Nope, no age restrictions at all. Everyone around 18-60 or ABOVE can apply here and enjoy the perks.๐Ÿ˜
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Would I be able to work the night shift? Because I am not interested in working during the day๐Ÿ˜
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A year ago
Sometimes night shifts are hectic and crazy because of the so many customers to deal with but they leave you some amazing tips which compensate everything lmao.๐Ÿคฃ
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A year ago
Night shifts are way better then day shifts, you have to work and stay put but it is so much easier then the day shift.๐Ÿ˜
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Wondering,what is the graveyard shift like๐Ÿค—
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A year ago
There were no Graveyard shifts unless the place was open 24 hours. But i don't know their hours.
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A year ago
It is fairly laid back sometimes it can get very busy.
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I didn't use to wear any uniform when I was working as a cook at my previous workplace. Wanna know if they have attire๐Ÿ˜’
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A year ago
You have to wear apron, hat and the uniform they eill give you in work hopurs.๐Ÿ˜„
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A year ago
They give you a proper uniform to wear and you have to wear it during work hours with a apron ofc.๐Ÿ˜‚
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I am worried about taking a start here. How was your first day here?๐Ÿคง
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A year ago
I was super upset before joining but on my first day I realized that everyone working here is like a family.๐Ÿฅฐ
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A year ago
First day went well, everyone was so kind and nice, my co-workers were super cool.โค
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I have good cooking skilss, but no professional certifications. Should I apply for job here?๐Ÿ˜
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A year ago
You can apply if you are confident enough you will be selected.โฃ
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A year ago
Normally they prefer cooks with experience and certificationbut still you can try your luck, maybe you will get lucky.๐Ÿค—
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What's the average time for which employees serve them?๐Ÿ˜
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A year ago
EMPLOYEES WORK HERE FOR A LONGER AS WELL AS SHORTER PERIOD OF TIME; DEPENDING IF IT'S CONTRACT BASED.๐Ÿ˜Š
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A year ago
if it is contract based job then they work for a short time period and if it's not then they keeps working for them.๐Ÿค
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How does the management treats you? Do they coperate with you when needed?๐Ÿ˜
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A year ago
Management were so kind and believes that work enviornment depends on them and that is why try their best to be kind.๐Ÿ™‚
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A year ago
Management was nice and was very professional. They treated employees good.๐Ÿ˜‡
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what do you guys think about the future of this workplace?๐Ÿ™„
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A year ago
This organization have a very bright future, employees are working hard for it.๐Ÿ˜Š
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A year ago
What i think is that this place have a very good and bright future, people working there are working hard for it.๐Ÿ’ซ
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I have certifications regarding cooking and serving skills. Can I get a job?๐Ÿ˜ƒ
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A year ago
Certificates regarding cooking, Nicce, Well I will say apply straight away.๐Ÿ˜
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A year ago
Yes you will get a job after food testing and you should apply straight away.๐Ÿค—
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I am a Canadian based African. I know they have branches here. But wanna confirm if they are safe for women as well๐Ÿ˜€
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A year ago
I have worked here for 2.5 years and never once was I threatened or anything. Place is super safe.๐Ÿ˜‰
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A year ago
I understand your concern, but the place is safe for men as well as women and for all the other genders. whoever interested in can apply without any fear.๐Ÿ˜„
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What if I buy food for my family? Do they offer discounts?๐Ÿ˜
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A year ago
Yes as long as you buy it, does'nt matter for yourself or for family.๐Ÿ™‚
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A year ago
Discounts are offered to the employees and if he/she likes to buy for his/her family he/she will still be offered amazing discount.๐Ÿ’ฏ
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I wanna know about their culture. How is that?๐Ÿ™„
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A year ago
work culturewas okay and staff was friendly. Place was homely and everyone was like a family to eachother.โค
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A year ago
Culture is like a one big family, It was cool and some of the girls were total drama queen.๐Ÿคฃ
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How many days or weeks it takes them to hire new people?๐Ÿ™„
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A year ago
Once you get selected after the interview they will ask you when can you join and it totally depends on you.๐Ÿ™‚
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A year ago
The complete process took 13 days and I joined on Day 14th and it was a good experience overall to work for them.
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What was your education background when you joined it?๐Ÿ˜
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A year ago
Was a professionall cook and had a diffrerent certifications regarding it.๐Ÿ’—
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A year ago
Working in a finance department and had a masters in Finance.โฃ
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I guess your job experience depends on the collgues you're working with. How they are?๐Ÿ™„
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A year ago
Overall my employees were good but the one thing was they love to gossip.
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A year ago
Other then gossiping about their personel life , employees are very supportive.โค
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I do not want to disturb my personal life. Interested to know their work life balance๐Ÿ˜
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A year ago
Place is great during college when you want 20-25 hours work a week, and your personel life will not be disturbed at all.
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A year ago
place is very flexible to work at, your personel life will not be effected at all if you are good at managing.๐Ÿ˜Œ
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Let me know about their insurance plans. How they are?๐Ÿค”
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A year ago
Insurances are good for full-time employees, good variety of health care.โค
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A year ago
Dental insurance, health insurance, vision insurance, wide variety of options to choose from.๐Ÿฅฐ
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Do they value their employees for the hardwork they put in?๐Ÿ˜‘
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A year ago
They appreciate everyone, and I have learned to appreciate very much because it was one of the best thing about them.๐Ÿค
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A year ago
Yes dude your hardwork will be regarded๐Ÿ˜
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Does it check for drugs? Like strict checking regarding drugs intake or not?๐Ÿฅบ
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A year ago
Yes strict checking for drug intake and if you are not clean you will not be hired.๐Ÿ˜
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A year ago
Yeap a very strict background check, ps they do drug test on you and if you are an addict or even do it occassionally you will not be hired.๐Ÿ˜Œ
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How much on an average do they pay their employees?๐Ÿ˜€
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A year ago
As a bartender you will be making arounf $56K plus commissions which is super good๐Ÿคฉ
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A year ago
Worked there as a culniray manager and made $80K yearly which was super good for me.๐Ÿ˜‹
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Would I enjoy free lunches if I get selected for the positions?๐Ÿ™„
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A year ago
They offer free lunches to the employees and believe me the food is delecious.๐Ÿ˜›
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A year ago
Yes free lunches everyday for all the employees is a super good facility.๐Ÿ˜Œ
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Other than the website, where I can find more details regarding new jobs?
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A year ago
Join them on social media such as twitter and facebook and you will recieve all the updates you need.๐Ÿ˜
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A year ago
Other then website you can follow them on linkedin, twitter, and on instagram to stay updated regarding job.๐Ÿ˜‹
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I am a student and want to support myself with the part time job salary. Interested to know in part time opportunities๐Ÿค”
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A year ago
Place is good to work as a part-time employee, pay is good so are the benefits. Sometimes you will be getting amazing tips.๐Ÿ’—
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A year ago
Great. Lemme tell you part-time job is fun and flexible if you put effort to it and beleve me you will also earn good so it is a win-win situation.
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At what positions I can apply other than the cook?๐Ÿ™„
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A year ago
You can apply as a service as a service assisstant or customer service representative.๐Ÿ˜Š