retail sales associate

operations lead

shift leader

manager

general manager

TBar & Fusion Cafe

During my time at TBar when I started the work environment was honestly amazing and I couldn’t have asked for better management but that shorty changed as some of management explored other work opportunities. This honestly marked as the start to the all of the awful things I experienced at this company. During the time our location did not have a manager our supervisor was nearly impossible to get ahold of in times of need and honestly had a very unprofessional attitude. During my time there I had an issue with another coworker and tried to be professional about it because I didn’t want it to affect my work although when the situation was escalated and I felt it needed to be brought to the attention of management they essentially did nothing and brushed it off. During my final weeks there two of my higher ups sat me down and asked if I had lied about being injured at work. Which honestly had to be the most unprofessional thing i’ve ever experienced in the workplace. The management is also often will pick favorites and it’s blatant because of how they get treated, how they get raises, promotions, and often don’t get punishment for unsanitary work practices. Overall the employees are super nice and are really adamant about helping each other out and most of the people I had the opportunity of working with were amazing. The management just creates an insanely hostile workplace and not a good atmosphere at all. 

Oh boy, I barely know where to start. This job had the most unprofessional management I have worked with in my 10 years in the service industry; they have effectively scared me away from working for smaller businesses. They're like a high school clique, if you're any amount of different from them they will NOT treat you well- I would especially recommend staying away if you're LGBTQ+, as I have heard from multiple employees (and experienced it myself) that the assistant manager will treat you differently until you want to quit. Furthermore the training process is lacking at best, they'll act like you'll get properly trained but most of us were thrown into spots that we barely had any training for and expected to deal with it. Your hours for the next week will be cut if you call out, and they'll be passive aggressive about it on top of that- if you're (un)lucky you'll catch them talking smack about fellow workers when you turn corners in the back, which yes, is something that happens frequently in the restaurant industry- but I believe it's still worth mentioning. The pay is not what they list; they pay minimum wage plus tips- and you will more than likely not get the hours you ask for. 

TLDR- Don't do it, you're better off almost anywhere else.

I have been at TBar for a considerable amount of time, and I have mixed feelings about the company in terms of being employed there. The pay is only worth it if you’re being scheduled often enough, and if those shifts are long (often, you won’t be scheduled for many hours unless you speak to your manager, and when you do get scheduled long hours, staying for your whole shift isn’t guaranteed). On top of that, there are very high expectations put on you day after day with little acknowledgment or appreciation from higher management when you complete your tasks. My coworkers and I have to stay on top of congratulating each other on a job well done in order to stay sane most of the time. The work environment isn’t toxic at all when it comes to getting along with each other. This is the main reason why many people stay at Tbar. If that weren’t the case, most of us would be gone. It’s harder to want to stay with all the changes being done in the company. While I understand that making a profit is the end goal, I don’t believe that the higher ups truly understand or appreciate the stress/work they give their employees. The job itself is fun to me, I do enjoy my shift most of the time, but more than anything, management needs to start listening to employees before a mass exodus happens.

Arguably the worst job/company I’ve ever worked for.  Absurd amount of work expected in the 5-6 hours we were scheduled. Employees always stressed, customers were less than friendly. Managers do not care about employees or see anyone as real people who provide genuinely good work. Going into each shift you never knew what you possibly have to deal with under the poor organization and management. Whether it be an overflowing dish pit (filled with all the dishes from opening to close), a front or back of house with two or less people closing, or people quitting mid shift or never showing up at all. The company makes plenty of money each day to compensate their employees for all the daily complications and still choose minimum wage. The company is so cheap that at the end of the night, they would rather throw away leftover food than give it to their hungry, overworked employees unless they pay. 

Terrible place to work, highly unprofessional management team. I worked at the midtown location and was told I would get enough hours to quit my job and I did, when I started I was given 12 hours a week. I was told I needed to prove myself to get more hours..I’m a grown adult with over 10 years of management experience, and it didn’t take me long to learn nobody knows what they are doing here. Continued to see people come and go so quick and my hours never went tremendously up. Took me weeks to get properly trained as well, just try to work anywhere else but here.  They make you pay for your own parking on the street and you’re expected to move your car on your 10 minute breaks, like huh?!? Got talked to a couple times because of this. 

I’ve been working here for a couple months the only plus side was that my fellow coworkers were there to struggle alongside. the head manager has some of the worst problem solving skills and mainly wants to ignore the valid issues being brought to her attention. The pay rate was not even close to what I was told the tips are not good and work environment is extremely hostile. If you’re to work here make it your last option. They don’t respect your time, effort, or input even when you have the store’s interests in mind. 

Management will not care about you. They do whatever they can to maximize profits and efficiency regardless of the wellbeing of the employees. On Indeed they list the pay as more than they will actually give you(minimum wage), as they include tips in the pay. They also advertise free food when you’re only allowed a free shift drink(that costs $5 normally). The coworkers are the only redeeming quality about this place and they dwindle fast as the turnover rate for this place is only getting worse. I would not recommend working at this place right now, and it’s only getting worse.

This is overall a great place to work. The customers are wonderful people (you won't get yelled at.) Management is good, and striving for excellence and the highest-quality service from employees at all times. This is occasionally stressful, as a lot is on TMs shoulders despite us only being paid minimum wage plus tips. If you slack off, call out, or are late often, your hours will be cut. But if you do your job well, clearly care about customers, and take the job seriously, your hours and treatment from management will reflect it. The work environment is pretty good, too, as everyone generally supports each other and wants to make every shift a good one.

This company is lead by an amazing batch of employees. The store manager is egotistical and never takes ownership over any situation. The actual corporate management is so disconnected that they see no issue as long as productivity goals are being met. You get paid minimum wage to perform at your maximal day after day. The store manager on the other hand gets to talk to the front of house for hours, aimlessly check emails outside when the weather is nice enough for him, or spend his time looming over your shoulder providing nothing but a nuisance to the entire team. 

This company might be ok for a first time job, but even then I wouldn’t recommend it for someone who thinks they will work in a positive environment like the company tries to preach. Managers are rude and condescending towards the staff. The owners preach development and a positive culture but never stand behind that statement. I’d never recommend this place to anyone I know who is looking for work. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Retail sales associate 7 salaries reported	$19.71 per hour
Operations lead 5 salaries reported	$21.10 per hour
Shift leader 8 salaries reported	$20.75 per hour
Manager 2 salaries reported	$22.00 per hour
General manager 6 salaries reported	$73,500 per year

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