restaurant manager

line cook

server

dishwasher

cashier

Pollys Pies

Work is usually fast paced, multi-tasking and flexibility is a must! I never know where I will end up during the day, at one of our 30 stores or still in the office. Things change all the time, and we are small team basically doing a lot.  So I wear about two people's hats, but I like it that way. I work hard, I like having a lot of balls in the air, I seem to work better that way. 
	I've learned a lot about marketing, food cost, analytics in relation to the restaurant business, social media, etc. I've learned a lot about my strengths and weaknesses. I am good without being micromanaged, I take charge and just figure it out. I am not good with certain office politics. 
	Management at this company is all over, I think there is some incredible management that is one of a kind, in a very positive way. There is also management that just tells you what to do here and there.  
	Co-workers are great! I have loved our team, there have been people who have left and new people who have joined us, but through it all I can’t say there is anyone I don’t like. I have a lot of fun with my co-workers. I am grateful to work with such a great team. I would say there is one person that I can’t really work with, I think that say’s a lot!
	The hardest part of the job to me is family dynamic, I don’t feel comfortable writing it all out or splashing it all over the internet. However I will say that there are a lot of amazing benefits to a smaller family business and there can be some real challenges that can come with it as well. 
	I love all the creativity, I love working with the Team.  I love being able to work all the people out in our stores and the people from the different departments! I think internal marketing is as important as external marketing.  I also think I am really good at it, and I love working with the people. I love all the creativity and the fast paced environment.  I love taking on projects that are new and exciting, such as implementing an online ordering program, staring a social media campaign, designing a website when we needed one, etc.

This is a fun job where you meet and interact with a lot of people.  I have to be very organized when it comes to orchestrating where you are going to seat customers. Between the large parties that come in and the smaller ones you have to think fast and preplan.  I love all the servers and fellow host I work with.  The hardest part of the job is when you get customers that are angry over things in which you can't control only apologize for them and try to help them have a better day.  My favorite part of this job is that when I go to work I feel like I am with family between my co workers and our regular customers that come in weekly.  This is not a full time job and the hours you work are not the greatest.

Job is just alright. The company entirely seems to be struggling. Most shift supervisors/managers are paid very low compared to other food chains in the Los Angeles area. This particular location is run down and things break frequently. Certain managers lack communication skills they should have learned in training. Employees are pushed hard but never thanked for their work which effects the overall work environment significantly. Occasionally, their mood swings/low self esteem causes them to bring each-other down unnecessarily.  This place is a rut of unmet potential with the cost being your time. I would advise to work with a more successful company.

A typical day at work included, serving food quickly, restocking pies, cleaning, sanitizing, socializing with customers and management, bussing tables when restaurant was not busy, and being friendly with co-workers.  I learned to mange my tip money and to tip out appropriately, and to get along with the general public.  The manager was really nice.  Workplace culture was more geared toward senior citizens.  The hardest part of the job was being patient and friendly at all times.  The most enjoyable part of the job was lunchtime and eating free meals with pie, and going home.

I enjoyed working at Pollys because of the kind people I got to work with. However there were quite a few cons. Management hired a lot of minors that were stuck to a very strict schedule which affected those of us who weren’t. A lot of my time off requests were not respected and my caregiver roles at home were not fully respected. I would be scheduled outside of my availability and then chastised if I missed the shift or told them I couldn’t make it. 
If these things weren’t happening, I would have stayed a lot longer. I really enjoyed working with everyone including management. 

Definitely do not waste your time applying or working here! Every new person quits within 6 months and I wondered why until I started working regularly. The employees who have more seniority have management wrapped around their fingers. They could be late whenever they wanted, eat on the line, call out, unsanitary food handling-the WORKS! And never got in trouble. But if an older server complained about a newer server(which every single one of them would do), the new employee got written up or talked to. This place is a huge joke. Unless you like being treated like dog doo doo, don’t work here!


Working at Polly’s Pies was a mixed experience. The team is generally friendly, and management is approachable. The atmosphere is laid-back, which can be great for people looking for a more relaxed serving environment. However, the earning potential is limited compared to higher-end restaurants. Tips can vary significantly depending on shifts, and weekday lunches are often slow. The menu is straightforward, but not high-ticket, so servers may need to rely on volume to make decent money. Overall, it’s a decent place to get some serving experience, but not the best option if you’re aiming for consistent, high-income shifts.


A typical day at work would be assisting the multiple departments of the company (marketing, accounting, etc.). I learned how to operate some machinery and other various office skills such as computer, filing, and organizing skills. Management is better in some departments than others. Co-workers are very friendly and cooperative. Was an enjoyable job overall with no major difficulties.

Do not work here... Absolutely hate it. Wake up every morning wondering what I am going to walk into when I step through their doors. They also promise you many things, only to never keep those promises and keep toying with your hours and your sanity. You will NOT learn anything from working here. they only see you as a tool that they can use in case something bad happens or someone quits. Also, the higher ups (corporate bullies) do not listen to employees concerns and only care what is best for themselves.

I loved the people i worked with and the customers! We would connect with our customers because most of them would come in everyday. we already knew what everyone would drink and would have it ready by the time they sat down. Most of our customers were senior so it was very hard when we would learn that one past. The best is all the memories you built with the customers and your coworkers!

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