How much does a server at texas roadhouse make

1.0

It was a learning experience

To start off I thought that the interview process was very brief and hired on the spot. Orientation was a negative sign alone that should have been a warning. Extremely disorganized, and I showed up at my assigned time to get there with a few other individuals to end up waiting about an hour or so before orientation began because they "didn't know we were coming in that early". On top of that, the training process was so incredibly uninformative. Those who were training me were rude, unenthusiastic, and acted bothersome by my questions, and even my presence. When asking a question about how to use the point of sale system, I would be reprimanded as if I was seen as someone with low intelligence and have them sigh in frustration and say "Nevermind" in an extremely rude tone and end up using the point of sale system themselves instead of having me learn anything. The people who worked expo were also difficult. There were times when I had implemented the correct order but it was not finalized correctly by expo and when I had gone to expo to ask for the extra items that were missing. They would also sigh and ask "WHY?" in the most passive aggressive tone. It was nearly unbearable and impossible to make it through a shift without feeling like a burden or a bother to anyone working there. The servers that surround you as well can be pleasant, but there is also a fair share who only care about themselves and not to help. There are also those who would berate other employees in

Prosfree bread, soda, salad

Conslittle to no benefits, no time off, tips can vary greatly each and every shift so it was not a dependable form of income

1.0

An Absolute Nightmare

I worked at Roadhouse for years. I started as a hostess and eventually did serving. When I was a hostess everything was always so hectic. There were never enough hostesses or bussers so the hostesses would not only host but they would buss too. When I started serving everything was alright for a while but that eventually got worse as time went on. They have this policy where if a table is open they will seat it. So on Thursdays when there was a line out the door and only 4 servers opening, there would be like 5-6 tables to a server. And usually those servers would be serving in other peoples sections so when the server for that section would come in they wouldn't have any tables for an hour. It was incredibly frustrating. Now onto management. The management has no sympathy or regard to anyone's time outside of roadhouse. You are almost guaranteed to work EVERY single weekend Fri-Sun unless you are one of their favorites who gets to pick and choose what days to work. They showed favoritism to anyone who kissed their butt and basically slaved away for months on end. If you have some type of emergency and need to call off then don't even think about it because if you don't have a doctors note you're FIRED. It doesn't matter what the situation is. Overall if you're willing to be treated like less of a person and basically hate your life go ahead and apply :) The one thing I will say positive about this place is you WILL make great tips. But only if you get a good section and t

ProsGood tips

ConsEVERYTHING

2.0

Not so great

Most week days were pretty calm, unless we unexpectedly got busy. Weekends were worse. Management took angers and frustrations out on employees when things would get stressful. Immature and inexperienced management would continuously belittle employees. Management is very supportive though, they will defend you if anything goes wrong and will be there if you need any help. I worked there for 3 years, had multiple chances to move up but was passed over for younger employees with less experience and training. However, everyone was like a big family. Working here you will always have people who will have your back and be there if you need them. The hardest part of this job for me, was learning how to work in a fast paced environment while also stepping on eggshells. Immediate supervisors have a VERY SPECIFIC way they want things done and will not stand for it to be done any other way. The most enjoyable part of this job was learning as much as I could. They are willing to cross-train on everything, I started out as a host and learned how to serve and work in the kitchen. There are many good things about this job but it just got to the point where there wasn’t enough good to outweigh the bad. I wouldn’t recommend working here and I definitely wouldn’t consider it to be a long term career, unless you know and understand that you’re in managements good graces. It is a good place to start, so if you’re looking for a temporary first job then go for it.

5.0

Overall Great

Texas Roadhouse is probably one of the best restaurants to work at in Goldsboro. Texas Roadhouse has taught me a lot. It taught me how to manage my time efficiently, how to keep personal issues away from work, and how "the customer is always right." A typical day at work means that you're probably going to be busy. Although you can be busy, you may not make as much as you think you were going to. 3% of all tips you make go towards bus boys, hosts, and food runners. You wont think 3% is a lot, until you get stiffed on a table and its money coming out of your pocket. Management use to be great, but not as much anymore. They try to comply to your schedule but sometimes they can't and pretty much tell you that you have to come in or you are in trouble. The managers are young and sometimes are not professional at work. The atmosphere at Texas is great. The servers dance every hour to different line dances, and everyone is overall friendly. Texas Roadhouse is definitely the place for large parties. The hardest part of the job is maintaining food running tickets. At the end of the night, if you don't have enough food running tickets, you'll usually have a 2-table section the next night or that coming up weekend. Which I believe is unfair since most of us work to pay our bills. The most enjoyable part is everyone who works there. Everyone is extremely nice and friendly.

5.0

Best place for first job and advance quickly into other leadership

Shifts about 4-6 hours depending on how busy it is Holiday time you make bank, Slow days are weekend mornings and some week days like Tuesday/Monday occasionally. Depends on location as well Teamwork is expected making everything run smoothly Learned how to train a host, learned the software, dealing with complaints first hand and solving them but occasional manager assistance is required, older people sometimes like to hear from a manger than a high school student. Coworker will make everything so much better Fun atmosphere with a lot of laughs Hardest part of the job is to make sure you give superior service and quality food but, coworkers help so its not that bad Enjoyable part is dancing every hour to relieve stress a bit and it kind of resets your mood if something bad happens like a tabling walking out without paying or when people stiff and you have to tip out the bartenders, bus boys, and hosts. Contests on most nights to sell a certain product more and can end up getting out of duties for closing and/or TRH money to spend on food like a coupon sort of

ProsFood, friendly co workers, easy to understand

Consnone

4.0

Host/Server | Fargo, ND | Dec 16, 2021

Good Tips, Flexible Schedule, Very Fast Paced

This job is great for college students or if you need something part time on nights or weekends. Try to be a server or bartender instead of a host or busser. That way you get tips. The tips are usually pretty good and are fairly consistent week to week. There are shifts where it's insanely busy and you get lucky with guests and make a killing, especially if you work the morning and night on the weekend. The management is hit and miss. Sometimes they don't like to actually roll up their sleeves and serve food or clear tables, which is extremely frustrating. There is definitely favoritism from the managers, but you're fine as long as you do your job. Cut-work isn't bad unless you have to roll a ton of silverware. After a shift though, you are exhausted. You don't get to eat or sit down during your shift. They don't mind if you snack on the bread in the back. But don't do it if it's crazy busy, you'll get called out for it.

ProsTips, feels like a big family, flexible schedule

ConsTiring, dealing with rude customers or bad tippers, management could be better

4.0

Fun work environment

I worked as a server and a hostess. Depending on what I was scheduled to work that way, I could be sitting customers and cleaning all night or I could be taking customers orders and making sure that their meals are the way that they are supposed to be. I learned how to work one-on-one with people because I was dealing with them face to face and not behind a counter. The management made the job fun. They would run contests and events that we could go to and sponsor our job. The co-workers were like a family We spent more time together than we spent with our own families and it made the work environment a great one to be in. The hardest part of the job was occasionally you could get overwhelmed when you have your whole section sat at one time. However, it was never too bad. The most enjoyable part was that the work environment was fun and there was music being played which gave room to play around and have fun with the customers.

Prosdiscounted lunches, open hours, fun work environment.

Consno insurance

2.0

Just disgustingly unsanitary with offensively low pay

You're expected to constantly be on your feet, running around like a mad man, for absolutely terrible pay. The restaurant industry is notoriously fast paced and dirty, I knew what I was getting into, but there is absolutely no point working there unless you are a waiter or on the management team, and the silverware rolling process is vomit inducing, you could not pay me to eat there knowing what I know now. You're running around just as much as a waiter does, for probably a 1/5 of the pay because the tips they split between hosts/bussers is illogical and insignificant, they really have no impact on your income except to remind you there is no point in being a host/busser there unless you can survive off like $400-500 biweekly checks for full time. There employee discount is also unimpressive.

ProsFree peanuts? And maybe a box of rolls if you're lucky

ConsUnsanitary enviornment, awful pay/tips/benefits

2.0

Host/Server | Fargo, ND | Mar 10, 2021

Please read before working here!!

I absolutely loved my coworkers here and the texas roadhouse company itself is great, it is this location specifically that has problems. The management is rude, practically unapproachable, and doesn't care about their employees. You are forced to get ALL open shifts covered before anyone can take yours which is often impossible. They put out insane and over the top rules for their servers to make employees lives hard. The management bases who moves up to serving and punishments based off of who they like. So if you choose to work here, be prepared to be overworked and understaffed all of the time, ridiculed and judged constantly, never get a day off without being made to feel guilty, and hate your life like most of the employees now do.

ProsNice coworkers, servers make good tips, sanitary

ConsTerrible management, hard time moving to serving, hard to get time off

4.0

busy,outgoing,fast past environment

A typical day at work would be having three tables to focus, multitask with, and provide good service to. What I enjoyed most about serving here is that I'm constantly moving and doing something, especially weekend nights. Working here I learned about all types of people's attitudes and learned to cater to their needs to make sure they leave with excellent service, that being said I learned great communication skills. I also learned great self-control with dieting, something different. Always being around food and trying to work on my healthy lifestyle staying away from the extra food and that amazing fresh baked bread help me learn great self-control. The amazing part about this place was building my second family with my great co-workers I can easily call my friends.

Prosfast money

Consno paycheck, no breaks unless a double