warehouse worker

logistics specialist

truck driver

server

operations associate

The Restaurant Store

What is the best part of working at the company?
I had some good coworkers who I’m still friends with 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
-Management and their constant pressure. 
 You wear a radio so they can communicate with you and know where you are at ALL times including the bathroom . 
-Taking the initiative is not a good thing here , they need to tell you what to do . Example - I saw a popular product was low in the shelf so I grabbed a ladder and down stocked the item to fill the space . I was told that they didn’t know what I was doing since I didn’t ask if I could do that and that was a no-no , next time ask before doing that . Um okay .
There were 5 managers on staff everyday and they hovered constantly sometimes to the point of being annoying not just to the employees but also to the customers . 
- Favoritism is rampant here . That plays a part in who gets a raise and who gets a holiday bonus 
- Many people go to work high but it’s acceptable apparently. Don’t go to management about that because you’ll put a bullseye on your back 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Toxic and very stressful . You never know what’s going to happen each day or what department you’re working in . Schedules for customer service and sales ? Not today , you’ll be working in online order fulfillment and pulling heavy skids around all day 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It was different each day . Some days were customer service and sales , some were pulling heavy orders .
But make sure you greeted that customer you passed or else you were pulled aside by a manager and chastised for not doing so .

I have worked for the company for quite some times. It is growing and expanding rapidly. The employees and managers are in charge of the show. It gives them ownership of how to stock product to appease the customers. It is a very labor intensive job but you get to complete fulfilling tasks each day. Customers are the main priority and most of them are fun to work with.

This is a great job for people who enjoy moving all day. There are multiple departments to work with. It can be very difficult to get "off the floor" during busy hours. Those who grow quickly are open with their managers and continue discussion about opportunities. Its nice because you can grow at a pace depending how "hungry" you are. There are company classes that are available for professional growth opportunities as well.

The company offers a shoe reimbursement which is nice since we are in a warehouse. They also have updated their PTO and leave policies which is very beneficial for employees.

Should you find yourself applying for a job for The Restaurant Store in Allentown, ask yourself one question:  "Do I have any other options?"  

While the compensation and benefits may be desirable for some, the stress level and the complete lack of managerial competence makes for an extremely frustrating 40+ hour work week.  

You'll find that the best part of the job is the people that you work with; most are personable and interesting while others are lazy, lethargic and glad-handing.  Most of the managers enjoy gossiping about the other workers behind their backs.  

Duties are never defined; in fact the store is operated basically as a free-for-all.  Everybody does what they want and nobody faces consequences.  There is no planning and no direction.  It seems as though the people that do the least get paid the most and are quick to ascend the corporate ladder.

So let me just put it this way. If you’re not dedicated enough on your tasks in this company you will not advance. Managers tend to give raises and promotions to those who show initiative in their work just like any other company. If you’re not prepared to work 40+ hours a week 8+ hours a day on your feet lifting up to 1-60 pounds by yourself constantly then this job isn’t for you. It’s not rocket Science by any means but you do have to pay attention to what’s being taught or else you’re going to make it harder on yourself in this position. 

Overall this job has its benefits, one being great health insurance coverage and 401k match. Pay rate could be better in my opinion but they’re getting better at that. Some times people with poor work ethic are hired and kind of slow down the pace at work and it falls back on you if you’re a good worker but higher ups acknowledge you for going the extra mile. 

Depending on your position, you will be asked to help in other areas for a little, if needed. It's a great place to work, they take care of you and the people are awesome. The reason why I left was for personal reasons, which I failed to communicate properly. 

I learned a lot about emotional intelligence, clearly I could still use some more work, haha. in my position as an Ops crew member, the hardest part would be the once a month truck we got to unload a whole bunch of gigantic cardboard boxes. Team is about 4-5 people at its best and it still takes a couple hours to put everything away. 

Most enjoyable is that the day actually goes by pretty quickly. The people are cool to talk to and make the job that much better. 

A typical day at Cracker Barrel was coming in to work neatly dressed, observing the dining area to see if it was going to be a busy day or a slow day, and preparing for surprise crowds. I learned to work well with others and not to be selfish meaning if I saw someone struggling and/or getting overwhelmed I would help them. My coworkers were decent for the most part everybody didn't believe in team work. The management needed help. The hardest part about working at that job was the lack of teamwork from coworkers and the lack of professional management. The most enjoyable part of working at that job was meeting new people and interacting with the customers and sending them away satisfied and more than likely ready to come back.

Work-life balance
Work-life balance at The Restaurant Store is pretty good. They accommodate when you need a day off.

Pay & benefits
My pay and benefits at The Restaurant Store are poor. Being the most experienced in the store I get one of the lowest salaries.

Job security and advancement
In terms of job security at The Restaurant Store, I think that I will be in the same position forever just doing more work without the pay

Management
In general, managers at The Restaurant Store shouldn’t be managers.

Culture
Collaboration with my colleagues at The Restaurant Store is very nice. We all get along for the most part

Overall
My experience working at The Restaurant Store has been lack-luster.

The job I applied for is not what I was hired for. It wasn’t until I excepted the job that I was advised it would 30-60 days before management determines where you fall based on your performance and it may not be what you applied for. They preach everyone pitches in on every task which makes it impossible to focus on a current task. From moving order 50 lbs worth of product regularly, walking each and every customer out to there car even when the store is busy, to the unpredictable schedule, having to learn and do each and every position, this job is not worth the pay.  Ask ALOT OF QUESTIONS during your interview if you move forward. They have a high turnover rate based on conversations I’ve heard within the first month.

This company has been one of the best things to happen to me. I have worked in numerous other retail and food service environments and this place is truly different. It isn’t just the work life balance (because that’s awesome here) but it is the total package! They truly care about you as a person and when you put in the effort, they put in just as much effort if not more to develop you into a better person. There is a ton of time and resources dumped into training the right people for the “right seat on the bus.” Overall this is a great company and because of their focus on their employees you can truly see the long term growth potential here. 

At first the job is nice and easy, and everyone is very helpful/friendly. But, after a while you realize that most of your co-workers are to-faced, nobody wants to help unless you ask for help a thousand times or it benefits them. Management can be very toxic at times, as they are the main ones to spread private information that you only spoke with them or the first to talk bad about you with others. Also, I don't know how but at this job everybody knows EVERYTHING so you have to be very aware about what you say and who you say it too. Honestly, the only good thing about this company is that they pay you very well, the work hours are convenient and for the most part you get the weekends off. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Warehouse worker 4 salaries reported	$40,375 per year
Logistics specialist 3 salaries reported	$25.58 per hour
Truck driver 2 salaries reported	$25.00 per hour
Server 2 salaries reported	$24.20 per hour
Operations associate 2 salaries reported	$18.00 per hour

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