cook

prep cook

dishwasher

server/cashier

lake manager

LIME Fresh Mexican Grill

I was with Lime Fresh Mexican Grill for a long time. I had a previous jobs working in food but it wasn't like this. I was FOH (Front of the House) and to be honest I loved working there. Yeah, I had a few problems. But the overall experience out weighed the negative experience. My co-workers made working there something to look forward to everyday. Most of us was around the same age so we all related to each other some how. Knowing the menu and helping guest was a breeze. Because once you know what's what then you're able to put your own little twist on things. My Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager and Supervisors were people who help me gain skills that I can use in any job that comes my way. They all pushed me to be the best employee I could be. If I was still there I probably would've been promoted at least 2 times. Also this company is own by Ruby Tuesdays, and from time to time I met some important people who knew my name. Like the president and the vice president of the company along with the master chef for the company. Overall, I personally had a great time when I worked there. And its something that will always stay with me.

Your typical day at lime was either slow pace or fast pace. They always want you moving around constantly without having nothing to do and it’s usually 4-6 food runners and cashiers including and we all have to split the tip which is not fair cause you have to pick up the slack for co-workers and they still get the same tip as you while their barley doing nothing. Getting paid $6.50 isn’t enough if you have real bills. You get tip every Monday and your check every other Monday. Management is ran by little kids. Under than 26 and very unqualified for the job. Talk to you any kind of way which isn’t right. Respect is respect and they need to learn how to speak to people! They send you home after being there for less than 2 hours. Waste of time and gas. Definitely have favoritisms and it’s sad that they don’t see that. Just know this isn’t a good job at all. Giving you the heads up and warning now! DONT APPLY HERE!

A typical day would include me preparing high volume meals with chicken, steak, and fish, cooked on the grill. I would help other co-workers while I waited for the meats to finish cooking and then would cut them up and send them down the line. I was responsible for doing dishes and cleaning up the back kitchen area every night. I learned how to stock and store meat properly, how to cook chicken properly, and how to be a team player to make the operations function more smoothly. The hardest part of the job was trying to keep up with the many orders coming back via the Point of Sales system. It was a fast-paced environment that I adapted to a few months into the job after I had learned how to do everything. The most enjoyable part of the job was helping the team out and recognizing the gratefulness in their faces. I really enjoyed helping others out when they were struggling.

What is the best part of working at the company?
There isnt any best part. Your expected to do the work of 3 employees for no monetary compensation and no real benefits.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Just being there with no support.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Stressful and noboby is happt. This is true for all their locations.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Your expected to run a reataurant with no or littel employees with no support from upper managment. Example as opening store manager you have your administrative responsibilities and in addition your responsible for prep and opening four stations in the kithen because you only have one boh employee scheduled in at 11 am when the store opens. Then your expected to work in the kitchen to help out that one employee.

Typical day at the job is non-stop work from the moment you clock in until the time you clock out. I learned how to have better customer service in a fast paced environment where there is not much time to really leave an impression on the customer. I also learned how to work together with others in a kitchen, being my first kitchen job. The workers around me were all friendly, cooperating to make everybody's work load easier to handle. The hardest part of the job was satisfying the management. No matter how fast the food came out or how well it was made, there was always room for improvement. The most enjoyable part of the job were the days we were able to work together in the smoothest fashion possible, the least amount of sweat on our backs.

This place is Burn out central. Since 2020 weve lost over 17 managers. We have a very shoot ourselves in the foot mentality where we would rather work under impossible conditions in order to sell a taco. We try to implement all the work of a full-service restaurant into a fast casual dining experience. I don’t feel that working like full service And being tipped out in a tip jar is at motivating to an 18 year old than can make twice that anywhere else. Currently the company doesn’t focus on employee longevity. 

This company is awful to their employees. They over work their employees for such little pay. And constantly are understaffed which makes the current staff have to pick up the slack. They do not train their employees properly but criticize them for every mistake when they were not properly taught. They do not encourage their employees whatsoever but bring them down. I have cried and others have multiple times due to the stress. I would never work at this place ever again.

This wasn’t a bad job for a little while!! There were so many amazing people working, but the management was messy most of the time and there were clearly no reorganization systems in place to keep things in an actually healthy growth mode. Many problems seemed brushed under the table. It was very fast-paced obviously, but sometimes too passive-aggressive (people cried a lot..) (like in the bathrooms &  fridge)) a lot of emotional projection from management onto college students trying to make some cash. It was weird

It is a very fast paced environment. The pay is well but the work life balance is tough if you are a single parent. They work with your schedule but on a limited basis. The training is extremely detailed so you won't fail. If you do not grasp enough from training then maybe working on a kitchen isn't for you. The overall guest culture varies from lunch to dinner shift. Corporate lunches and family dinners. You meet amazing people and build relationships with your guests. 

I wouldn’t recommend working at Lime, you’re not being paid enough, you’re expected to make your money through tips but in contrast to other places the tips are very small. You’re constantly targeted because you’re new but the veteran workers who are purposefully doing the wrong thing, aren’t talked to. And the work load isn’t equal, veterans choose the task they want to do, while you’re left to do the rest.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Cook 8 salaries reported	$17.31 per hour
Prep cook 7 salaries reported	$17.79 per hour
Dishwasher 3 salaries reported	$17.50 per hour
Server/cashier 1 salary reported	$7.75 per hour
Lake manager 5 salaries reported	$50,000 per year

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