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What is the best part of working at the company?
The atmosphere!!! The people!! The beach!! 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The professionalism was great at first? As long as you were new?  But after awhile? Like during the pandemic? Telling us we would be called back after re opening? And you finding out thru others,  they opened, 
or called back some,  but just couldn't be truthful with others? Then,  letting you go, with some made up bs that never happened?...lol, I guess I should've just stopped with professionalism , or lack of? If you do a good job or not , isnt what they're looking for? Lol, it's also an age and look thing? Like most places are in hospitality...but I loved working on the beach,  and with them all,  when they weren't on some bs?! Or two faced.?


What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It was amazing to see all the different people from all over the world,  at this place!!

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I loved the place,  and you had to stay busy of course!! They usually stuck me upstairs  in retail stocking,  or cleaning,  lol, but the view is so beautiful,  and I was making money..

As a Shift Lead at The Hangout in Chanute, Kansas, I take on a leadership role that often puts me in a position similar to a manager during my shifts. I primarily work in the back of house, leading the kitchen line and ensuring orders are prepared quickly, accurately, and to a high standard.  I help coordinate workflow during busy hours, keep the kitchen organized, and make sure food safety and cleanliness standards are consistently followed. As one of the more experienced team members, I assist with training new employees, supporting my coworkers, and stepping in wherever needed to keep operations running smoothly.  While my main focus is in the kitchen, I also help up front when needed—assisting with customers, handling issues, and making sure service stays efficient. I focus on communication, reliability, and leading by example to keep both the team and the shift running strong.

By far the most fun I've ever had at a job. The atmosphere is relaxed and an absolute blast. It's rather slow in the mornings, as is to be expected, as most tourists are still in bed, and few can be bothered to go out for breakfast on vacation, but around lunch it starts to pick up, and by 4-5pm it really gets jumping. The restaurant is appropriately named, as there's no better place to hang out in Gulf Shores than The Hangout, and tourists know it. People come in for fun, and it's fun to be able to deliver. There are dance lessons once a week for new staff or guests should they wish to join, because at peak hours, the DJ will turn on a number of songs like 'Cotton Eyed Joe', and the servers are expected to get up on the tables and dance! A heck of a lot of fun with great colleagues and excellent managers. Unhappy guests are rare because the food is good, comes out fast, and the experience

A normal day at work involves always keeping busy whether its serving customers, stocking and prepping the server area, and keeping up with cleaning duties. I've learned how to keep calm in a fast-paced environment and I've become much more efficient at multitasking. I really love my work environment, we all work together as a team and my coworkers have become some of my closest friends. I'm a bit of a perfectionist so I'd consider the hardest part of the job is doing everything as quickly as possible while being sure that every detail is accurate. I've learned so much since starting at The Hangout and I've grown to be confident in paying attention to detail while maintaining a quick working pace.  The most enjoyable part of the job is hearing from customers that they loved their service and overall dining experience.

I was harassed and threatened by the maintenance man. He would call me into a corner and flip out on me. The accountant was a miserable evil person who tried to control every employee. She was allowed to make everyone miserable by the owners and I am sure she stole from the company. I did love the spirit and tenacity of the male owner but he surrounded himself with evilness. I will never put myself in that position again. I received "promotions" which meant tons more work with no increase in pay. The worse part about it was I was there for the love of this business. I didn't even have to work. I wish no ill on their endeavors but employees are your number one asset not your last.

My experience working at the Hangout was overall satisfying. I work as a receiving assistant there, and was responsible for handling all incoming food and catering products that came into the restaurant. The people I worked with we're very understanding and easy going, though they did require that anyone coming into the restaurant worked hard. The hardest part of the job we're the days when my supervisor was off, meaning that I had to handle all the receiving for one day, which could be very taxing. However, I really enjoyed the people I worked with, and the job, though difficult and fast paced, was something I actually enjoyed doing every day.

Working for the hangout was some of the best days ever. Management was amazing and it felt like family. Very quick paced placed during season. When it’s off season, if you aren’t essential to the restaurant, you probably won’t ever be scheduled until the season picks up again. It’s not a bad thing, it’s just business. You’ll definitely have a lot of fun working here even though listening to the same songs over and over gets tiring sometimes. You’ll be thankful for the relationships/friendships you make there. I moved To California (wish there was a hangout here), and I miss it so much I almost want to move back lol.

I loved this job, i didn’t like how i was treated towards the end of my employment, but it was a very stressful summer season, so everyone was on the tips of their toes working. the hangout gulf shores, was a very fast paced workplace and you grow to be comfortable with that. the harder you work the better you get treated (you still get treated good anyways) . there’s a lot of amazing employees that work at the hangout,  you just have to find the right crowd. you will have a blast working where the 59 ends and the fun begins. 

REALLY REALLY REALLY nice management and staff who are really freindly and will work with you to make you part of the team! i struggeled with the position i originally chose and was able to be refitted to a better position! Everyone dances and plays as part of your daily 9 to 5 AND everyone takes home a % of the TIPS (so expect a 100-250 dollar OR MORE per week bonus!) PLUS you get to see all the showes from hangout fest! really need i say more!

When I got offered the job, I was excited to work there. The pay was fantastic and they were willing to work with my schedule. Though very early on, I discovered that it is one just big clique and if you don’t fit in- then you’re out. Management is terrible and incapable of managing properly and owners are just as terrible. Best advice I could give someone wanting to work there: keep to yourself, do not trust anyone!! Also if you’re working full time hours, they are unsure if they offer benefits themselves. Horrible miscommunication. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Controller 10 salaries reported	$100,000 per year
Assistant controller 8 salaries reported	$62,500 per year
Line cook/prep cook 6 salaries reported	$13.83 per hour
Food runner 1 salary reported	$17.50 per hour
Staff accountant 1 salary reported	$22.50 per hour

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