delivery driver

shift leader

assistant manager

team member

general manager

Hungry Howies Pizza

A typical day here consists of preparing the store for opening. Counting the til, getting pizza dough ready, getting the drivers ready to go on the road. Sometimes this gets a little hectic considering you are the only person in the building and on top of getting ready for the day, you have to answer phones too. Most of the day's activities are aimed at preparing for the afternoon dinner rush.
I will say, I have learned a lot about the business. The way the company handles the sales periods and what needs to be done but on hand help could be a lot better. 
Management: My direct supervisor has done a lot to help me out. I had previous experience in the restruant industry but it had been quite a few years. But she doesn't always recall the conversations we have had or the things that we have discussed. I seem to find things out after the fact.
My co-workers have been difficult in the transition from driver to store manager. They have really tested the boundaries to see what they could and could not get away with. Even with things that they knew better. A lot of time off was requested when they knew I couldn't afford to give it to them. Some of my drivers would end up with extra money but didn't always feel the need to be honest about it. Some of the workers also ignored my request for a mandatory meeting to discuss the new minimum wage policies going into effect in September. 
The hardest part of the job is dealing with the drama that goes on behind the scenes. Sometimes being the only person in the store and  dealing with some very tight operating tolerances in relation to labor and costs. Standing for the entire shift. No office is provided for the store manager
The most enjoyable part of the job: Still working on that.

I've been at Hungry Howie's for over 3 years, and manager after only a month of employment.  My location was a real challenge coming in.  They were barely passing store audits and health inspections, along with lazy, unreliable employees.  There was also no designated boss.  There was 2 "supervisors" witch had literally power or say in day-to-day activity's.  The owner, who only came in once or twice a week for less than 10 hours, called him self the general manager, but was always missing in action, which lead to complete chaos.  After the owner seen my management experience in action, he quickly promoted me.  Still for the first year, he would not relinquish control over employees, or genuinely listen to my words. He started coming in less and less, and naturally i just took over.  I made decisions that he normally would have required me to call him over everything.  Naturally, after a year the store started clearing mass profits, and he retired.  Things have been very smooth now that i handle everything, and have the title that ive always deserved.  but there is simply no more challenge in this job.  Ive been doing the same things everyday for 3 years straight, and im getting older.  They will not give me an hourly raise, but offered me a bonus to be split.  which is only a max of 400 dollars more a month. ive hit a stand still and im searching for advancement in my successful life.  After a 35% increase in sales, reducing food cost to 0% and perfect audit scores, im still getting paid as much as i was 2 years ago.  i also get paid overtime 50 hours a week and like i said before, only 25k a year...

Decent first job. Management sucked, there was no consistent training, not all coworkers were respectful, and a/c didn't work. The pay was barely over minimum wage, yet employees had to manage phones, counter, and oven while being severely understaffed, almost completely untrained, and in a building that was always well over 80 degrees!  It was so hot in there, customers would often complain or ask us how we worked in the heat since even in the summer it was often noticeably warmer in the store than it was outside! And they didn't care at all that one of the cooks was constantly dripping sweat all over the food he was making! Also, due to poor leadership (lack of training, communication, etc.), the store always seemed behind and employees working oven were always so busy trying to make up for managers constantly taking smoke breaks that we never got any breaks away from the oven. This was even true for the longer 8-hour shifts. Managers did not work together, and the atmosphere felt unprofessional due to employees and managers gossiping and spreading rumors constantly! Had difficulty with scheduling as they were working me more hours per week than they were legally allowed to work a minor, which doesn't help someone also going to school full time. I'm glad I got the experience, but I would never recommend anybody work at the location I did. However, I have heard other locations have happier staff.

As a delivery driver,, You'll make between 17 - 21/hr. and occasionally more. The evenings are usually the highest in tips. 

Traffic is very heavy from 4:30p - 6:00p on South Main St. in Wildwood where Hungry Howies is located. It Can be difficult to get out on a left turn. Use the divide, and watch your yourself.

The big disadvantage is the wear and tear on your car so take care to do basic maintenance, and service your car often. I have mine in for something about every month. I haven't had any problems, and my car is 12 years old.

You may have to deliver in some shady areas, but I have never run into any problems. Just Be respectful, and you will be fine. Most of the areas you'll deliver in are good areas.

It can be a pretty fun place to work. I get along with everyone pretty well, but I have had my moments because I feel the management is too relaxed on issues. I am used to a bit more structure, and accountability, but It's something I have to tolerate.

The scheduling is pretty flexible. It's pretty consistent from week to week. However the schedule is often posted very late. If you need time off, request early, and remind often as things can be forgotten.

You may be called in from time to time to cover for someone because we are often short on drivers. However they respect my days off as I have requested. You just have to be upfront, and let them know.

Overall, I enjoy working here. The tips are good, and I've made some good friends. Thank you!



I've had total about 2 years worth of pizza industry experience and working at Hungry Howie's was my favorite. They worked directly with me and my high school schedule. I got 20 hours maximum and they stuck to my preferred availability. Management is for the most part laid back and fun to work with. They are approachable and funny and even if you mess something up they don't treat you like you're incompetent. There wasn't much room for advancement at the store I worked at, but they did recognize that I was going above and beyond with my work. Training is paid, they try to give you the hours you ask at your availability. Obviously everyone was required to work at least every Friday or Saturday at some point due to the amount of business they got. Holidays like Halloween and 4th of July were also extremely packed and events like the Super Bowl, football season as a whole, high school football or basketball games, and local festivals or carnivals going on also increased business to the maximum, but the stress levels were not unbearable because management new exactly what would work for each insider and driver so they were able to get things done in a timely, efficient, and relaxed manner. Overall, it varies from store to store, and management is always hit or miss where ever you go, but my personal Howie's experience has been my favorite job overall.

The work environment here is laid-back and the owner is a genuinely great person to work for. However, one of the unique aspects of this job is the unpredictable and spontaneous nature of the scheduling. Unlike typical jobs where you might have a fixed 3-9 shift, here things work a bit differently. Night shifts start at 4:00, but that's just the beginning.

As an employee, you have the flexibility to choose when you want to end your shift. This choice is made at the start of your shift based on the available options, which are determined by the choices of employees who are scheduled before you. It's a system that offers some degree of control, but it also comes with uncertainty.

The time you actually leave work isn't set in stone. It heavily depends on how busy the store gets and the 'number out' – the sequence for leaving – you chose based on your schedule and the choices made by others before you. So, some days you might get out early if the store is quiet and you chose a lower number, but on busier days, or if you picked a higher number, you could be staying much later.

This kind of setup might sound a bit hectic, but it actually works out pretty well, especially for high schoolers. It offers a bit of a taste of responsibility and decision-making, as well as the flexibility that is often needed with school and other activities. Plus, working in a chill environment with a boss who's understanding and approachable makes it a lot more manageable and enjoyable, even with the unpredictability of the schedule.

I'm just a high school student, so I don't need to work that much. However, if I was trying to make a living here I absolutely couldn't. The highest amount of hours I got a week was 25, and my highest paycheck was barely 315. Unfortunately that's just the nature of the store, if they don't need anybody except for from 5-10 you'll be working five hour shifts everyday. 

However, that is my only complaint. The job is relatively laid back, the coworkers are excellent and supportive. I haven't had a bad experience with anyone. The managers are supportive and open to answering questions. As a first job I feel that it is certainly a good stepping stone into the rest of my working career, and I would love to remain here for as long as possible. 

At least at my store, you can bring a small meal home every single day. Whether that's a small pizza, a sub, or a salad. It is definitely a nice perk not having to worry about paying for food. If you need a pick-me-up at work you don't need to go anywhere, you've got free food all around you.

Overall, it's a good job. I wish there were opportunity for more hours, it seems that the only people who reach anywhere close to 40 an hour are the managers, but that's to be expected at a store like this. I think if you are someone that's looking for a first job, or a laid-back experience that still has some rush hours, this would be a perfect job. 

As the general manager at Hungry Howies, my typical day started with getting the store ready to open.  This would entail cash/credit card reconciliation from the previous day and going to the bank. Then it would be on with necessary food preps like dough, veggies and meats, anything that you would need for the offered menu items. Make sure scheduled staff arrived on time, directed what positions they would be handling. Once the store opened, duties included taking phone/on-line/walk up orders, making the orders and delivering to the customers with a smile and great attitude. As a GM, I was also responsible for making sure the store was kept clean, that food orders were completed and that quality of the products was consistent according to established guidelines.  What I learned, was how to make pizza dough from scratch.  Seeing that I was the GM, I answered to the owner. He was fair, consistent and had lots of good ideas for generating more sales. The workplace culture was good, although it was sometimes difficult to find and keep delivery drivers.  The hardest part of the job would be when someone would call out on a busy night, because then the rest of the team had to take on additional responsibilities. The most enjoyable part of the job was making beautiful pizzas and giving to happy customers.

I dedicated my heart and soul to this company, worked at several of their locations since 2015.  Even got transferred from 1 state to another as a gm. I was there 8 months.  And in that time I had to purchase supplies myself because they didn't send enough one week and it went downhill from there.  I worked 6-7 days a week sometimes pulling doubles, training, and delivering when others cars broke down or they called out.  I was assaulted by employees,  I paid for shortages that were actually online orders that never processed thru the system and was never repaid.  I had no problem jumping in answering phones scrubbing mop sinks, answering phones, cleaning windows,  I had a crew of 12 but could only really work them about 9-14 hours a week unless it was opening driver, which was my husband because there was no driver's applying with day shift availability, so he alternates between our 2 vehicles for 7.25/ hour with 2.13 / hour while on the road doing deliveries.  Gas cost more then that and traffic in this area, that's an insult when you're making $30k a wk I think.  They then fire people, such as myself for asking for pay that is equal to the hours I'm working,  they didn't even offer health insurance, after almost 5 years I finally got life and accident coverage tho.  The best part of all is they call the assistant manager that quit because she was making 10 an hour offer her 12 and let me go.....

For the better part of my college education I have maintained this job because of the management. The pay has remained the same, and I have held the same position for the majority of the time I have been there. The management is flexible with scheduling, helping me to fit hours in wherever I could around my college education. I coordinate deliveries for other drivers along with taking deliveries myself. I like that my car is my office, and love to meet new people. I do have a few regular customers, but for the most part I meet 10-15 new customers a shift.
I treat every customer with the utmost care and professionalism. I have seen many new drivers work alongside me and do poorly. Many customers have called to complain about the other driver's professionalism on deliveries, I have only received calls on behalf of my excellent work. My manager understands that my experience is highly valuable and when other's have questions, she directs them to me. When my shift is near completion, the closing manager and myself cash out my bank (drawer), and I perform the typical closing duties such as sweeping, mopping, and organizing.

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Team member 70 salaries reported	$11.75 per hour
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