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restaurant manager

line cook

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Mugshots Grill and Bar

Mugshots is a nice, budget friendly but also delicious family style sit down restaurant .I was 4 months pregnant when i started working there. Servers are pretty much expected to wait tables and a few other minor things such as cleaning the tables and serving areas (we had no bussers), rolling silverware, and portioning the various condiments we offered into 2oz cups when necessary. 
     The employees were civil and friendly with each other but most of us left work at work and home life at home. So not a whole lot of friendly "buddy- buddy" interaction, but also a noticeable lack of usual workplace drama. Everyone was usually pretty friendly and respectful. Management was management. They were their to do their jobs and keep everything running and that's what they did. No more and no less. Very neutral parties. 
   The worst part of working there was the location and the clientele. It was located in kind of a lower class area but also drew customers from surrounding areas due to how affordable it was to eat there. For the most part because of location and clientele it was the worst serving job i have ever had. However with me being VERY pregnant at the time and jobs being hard to come by as well, i was just grateful for something low impact to help my fiancee and I pay our bills.

Fast Paced But Laid Back

Working as a fry cook at Mugshots was a unique experience that balanced a fast-paced work environment with a surprisingly laid-back atmosphere. During busy lunch and dinner rushes, there was always something to do, whether it was preparing food, keeping the fry station stocked, or helping ensure orders went out accurately and on time. The pace could be demanding, especially on weekends and during peak hours, but it helped me develop strong multitasking skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

One of the things I appreciated most about the job was the teamwork. The kitchen staff worked together to keep operations running smoothly, and coworkers were generally willing to help each other when things got hectic. Management expected employees to work hard and stay productive, but the overall environment remained relaxed and friendly compared to many other restaurant jobs.

The position taught me valuable skills in food preparation, time management, communication, and maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards. While the work could be physically demanding and sometimes stressful during rushes, it was rewarding to be part of a team that consistently delivered quality food to customers. Overall, Mugshots was a good place to gain restaurant experience and learn how to perform efficiently in a high-volume kitchen environment.

The job itself wasn't that bad, but I found it difficult to work with a lot of the current employees, including the managers. Also, don't plan on taking a week or so off work because they won't give you any decent hours when you go back to work. If you want good hours, you'll have to be good friends with a manager. The customers are typically great though, but there are some who are difficult to handle. Do your best to take on every single task that comes with your position, because you'll most likely be expected to do all of it by yourself even if there are two other people working the same position with you. Everything is always your responsibility and nobody else's. I don't know if times have changed at this place, but it wasn't that great when I worked there. I do hope that people will still apply for this job and that the people working there aren't so bad anymore. The best part of the job was probably the fact that the position I worked was paid minimum wage as well as a percentage of the tips during the time you worked. The worst part was that the management and coworkers weren't very reliable. Like I said, the job itself is great when you have the right people working WITH you. Good luck!

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nothings the managers are inconsiderate and lack actual management skills 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
When we were busy the managers would just sit on the expo line and watch us work instead of helping 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment is bad and the culture of the company seems diverse until a manager gets mad and tries to talk to people as if they’re little children 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy and full of frustration the lack of communication always gets to me and the fact they don’t hold themselves nor the servers accountable for their actions

A typical day at work, honestly, was slow mostly. I would get to work, clock in, check the bathrooms. Then I would figure out where the servers sections were and cleaned up my station. I helped servers in any way needed. Whenever a customer would come in, I would greet them nicely, ask how many, figure out which section and which server would get them and seat them. Whenever said customer got up to leave, I would take the billfolds off the tables and stick them up at my station for the server to grab so a customer doesnt. I would thank them and hope they have a good night and see them again! I would clean their tables after servers prebust and spray it off. Then I would do the same things over and over with any other customers who came in.

Best place in tawn to work make money gain a amazing family and love what u do and meet new people.its not hard and it's same routine day in and day out .it's up to u to make this job what u want it .the bosses ask u to do no more than the uthier person are nothing they want do .every place you work will have it's up s and dawn's but we have a lot more up s than dawn.just like what we stand for always haven a good time .best service food drinks staff in tawn.u want find any we're in meridian the mangers we have .yes they might stay on your but .but the only reason why is cause u ant doing your job.point blank don't take my word on anything just come see for your self we are always welcoming new friends and family 

Managers have the worst attitudes. They will not help you and if they do they give you attitude or do it in a condescending manner. Even tho the servers make less money than anyone they have to do most of the kitchen crews closing duties. Servers tip out bartender a percentage of their sales even if they don’t make you any drinks at the end of the night. We tipped them even with no liquor on the first night they opened, and when I asked the Gm why, she stated “cause that’s just how it is”. The managers also baby the cooks and let them eat off the guest plates, but tell the servers they can’t even put a mint in their mouth. Run unless you want to be treated like a child and barely make minimum wage. It is probably one of the most negative environments I have ever encountered.

Customers were mostly fun. Co workers as well however management seemed to change rules every day and play favorites. It was also kind of a Toss up on how managers attitudes were that day. Also the no instant gratidity for large parties hurts the waitress so bad
 The resteraunt gets paid the line Cooks get paid. However parties tend to get cranky at waitress when their food isn't out in 15 minutes and don't tip really. They weren't forced to pay a percentage tip either and mugshots is the only one to do that so cheap people flock there esp graduation weekend. 

Worked here for a little while and felt very unappreciated. Granted the managers and coworkers are very cool and kind, barely anyone is professional. All coworkers and mangers would do is gossip and nitpick every little thing that someone does without solving problems. They will literally become delusional to the fact that they are way too understaffed and expect you to handle a kitchen all by yourself. They would also tolerate workers who barely do anything and give the workers who actually put forth the effort a hard time. Experience or not, I wouldn’t recommend anyone work here!

I went into this job genuinely excited. I hadn't served for a few months and was really missing it. This changed after the first couple of days. As soon as everyone got comfortable and made sure I wasn't a minor, it felt like open season from both the staff and certain members of management. Disrespectful comments were consistently levelled at me personally. In a staff of around 30 men, I can only count six that didn't consistently hit on me and other women on a regular basis, and the managers are either complacent or join in. Work here if you're into that, I guess.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Host/hostess 26 salaries reported	$10.88 per hour
Cook 13 salaries reported	$13.62 per hour
Restaurant manager 3 salaries reported	$51,667 per year
Line cook 6 salaries reported	$13.04 per hour
Kitchen team member 4 salaries reported	$16.25 per hour

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