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Auburn Margaritas is nearly always busy (at least in 2021 and 2022) but the team is very hardworking and positive. The restaurant food is made more so from basic ingredients compared to other restaurants, the creation process is efficient and clean, and the food is wonderful. The coworkers are mostly nice and easy to get along with (most of any drama that occurs begins with stress caused by rude customers, and not by each other), in fact, many people in Auburn feel proud to work at a place with a group of people they consider more of a "family" than other places. Many members of our team are eager to teach the ways we've learned to make and serve delicious authentic Mexican food.

I will also be honest about a few problems that I am aware of and partially affected by: Auburn margaritas has been constantly mildly understaffed ever since reopening after the pandemic, it has probably stayed this way due to the current team of veterans; very experienced cooks and servers that are hard-working and create a hard-working environment that is difficult to integrate into (basically if you are willing to work here, you WILL be expected to do your part). Many people are frustrated with some managers for being somewhat careless over certain aspects of the restaurant, such as equipment breaking down, conflicts between coworkers, and incompetence in coordinating daily business. The team here has also been getting frustrated with longer and longer shifts as business increases and the staff that have already been here for years has less and less room to improve. Another con for anyone looking to work here may be that most shifts are a little later into the day and late evening (the average shift of any position is usually about 1-9). 

I've loved working at Auburn Margaritas personally because, despite all of our problems, we've stayed positive and continued making great food. I'd definitely recommend working here to friends.

Margaritas was the first restaurant I ever worked at. It was an experience that taught me a lot about people. I picked up many communication skills, regarding how to communicate well with customers, and the kitchen staff who mostly spoke french or spanish.  This is where the importance of hand gestures and learning simple words and phrases in a different language came in. My co-workers really made margaritas an enjoyable working environment. We all helped each other to the best of our abilities. Team work was huge at margaritas, along with prioritization, and multitasking. The hardest part of the job was the side work that needed to be completed at the end of each day. Everyone had designated tasks they had to complete before being able to leave for the evening. This could take up to two hours.The most enjoyable part of the job was being able to bond with the customers. Lastly, I was not a big fan of the management at Margaritas. It was very disorganized, and many of the manager's would pick on the waitstaff for no reason. This was very unprofessional behavior and part of the reason why I quit.

10-12 hours of guest interaction, hands on food - drink execution and team building/coaching objectives. Inventory controls, monitoring guest experiences and cash handling rounds out a tyical day.
I've learned to understand and appreciate the vast difference between a large corporate setting like TGI Fridays and the slower paced, more family orientated nature that comes with Margaritas.
Co-workers are at a different level than past experience. Hourly employees can quickly be promoted to management which creates a different environment as far as experience is concerned.
No one part of the job can be considered any harder than another
Most enjoyable is the family type environment thats created between all the team members and regular guests. Pace can be slower than other casual dining chains which allows for that type of setting

It depended on the day. Some days I was a Busser and others I was a dishwasher. Being a Busser I cleaned tables, removed dirty dishes and kids crayons. Re supplied the tables with napkins and eating utensils. I've learned how to balance dishes and to help others.
The management at margaritas is very friendly. They are very understanding and there for you. Working at margaritas was like one big family. 
The coworkers I had were great. They were there for me as well. Always offering rides home and there to talk. 
The hardest part of the job would have to be getting all the dirty dishes from behind the line and balancing them without breaking them or falling. Same with being a Busser hardest part was the dishes and getting them to the dishwasher safely. 
The most enjoyable part, I would have to say was the employees.

Margaritas is a wonderful corporate restaurant chain throughout the northeast coast. I began as a server in 2014 and I am now a certified trainer and bartender. I've learned how to work in a fast paced environment all while utilizing effective customer service skills. The corporate managers are very flexible and allowed me to transfer me back and forth from Weymouth, MA to Portsmouth, NH so that I could work at either location while at school and at home. All the managers I've had have been phenomenal and it is a very fun atmosphere to work in. The hardest part of working here was probably memorizing all of the Mexican food and drinks and abiding by all of corporate rules. The most enjoyable part of this job is working during fundraisers called 'Full Moons' once a month, and the annual softball tournament held in Connecticut every summer.

The interview for a management role was a 6 hour shift, which is far too long. The senior management is actually fine, nothing impressive but fine. They have a toxic work culture that prioritizes the bare minimum amount of hours humanly possible unless you're a manager. They have a strange mentality where the servers should be setting up half the restaurant and taking upwards of 8 tables at a time but don't schedule runners or bussers unless it's a Saturday night. I got sent to a failing restaurant. I'm not sure if they were expecting me to fix their problems or simply fail with the restaurant. Either way I only lasted a year at this company because they underpaid me and chose to be minimally involved with their new manager or failing restaurant. 

Lets just say if I ever needed to go back they would except me with open arms.  They have a strong culture of hiring from within the four walls and continue to train and hire until they get the right team.  It is fast paced on this bar and is one of the best bar teams I have ever worked with.  Management was always there for support when needed but EMPOWERED us to manage our shifts in a professional and fun environment.  Hardest part of the job was keeping up with the service bar which when you make an amazing margarita the orders keep coming.  You can get lost in that well for hours on hours.  The staff is amazing and fun to get with.  Hardest part was leaving under circumstances not related to the job.

Its a great company with a solid product. When I go into work everyday I know what is expected of me and management is very supportive and flexible with everyones schedule. My co workers are all on the same page of helping out each other and are knowledgable about the food and drinks that we offer. The hardest part of my job is working behind the bar its very small and its hard to move around efficiently and serve drinks to customers. The most enjoyable part is physically being able to make drinks for the customers and seeing them being able to enjoy themselves as a direct result of my work. I also enjoy talking to people and getting to learn about people lives and experiences.

My overall experience working at Margarita's is a positive one. It was very quick paced but we all worked so well together that it was a fun work environment.

I learned many things working as a Hostess, but the most important thing that I learned was the importance of simply smiling. I learned that as a Hostess we are the face of the company and we set the tone for the experience that the patrons will have.

The managers were great in teaching me all I needed to know to be able to do my job efficiently. And they were always willing to help out whenever needed.

In closing, the most enjoyable part of my job at Margarita's was having the opportunity to work with such a great team of coworkers. We worked well together and always got the job done.

A typical day at work usually would start off by setting up the line for the day.Preparing vegtables,meats,sauces and breads.Restocking seasonings,plates,glasses,and whatever else may be needed for day.I really learned a great deal at Margaritas. I learned new recipes,how to prepare foods in certain orders so they all came out correct,hot,and on time.My co-workers were helpful and would answer any question i would have.The hardest part of the job was at closeing time when we would shut down the kitchen and prepare late orders.The most enjoyable aspect of working there was being able to advance.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Line cook 3 salaries reported	$22.67 per hour
Dishwasher 12 salaries reported	$22.50 per hour
Restaurant manager 6 salaries reported	$63,750 per year
Prep cook 4 salaries reported	$22.75 per hour
Host/hostess 6 salaries reported	$12.50 per hour

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