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    Del Frisco's Restaurant Group Reviews

    Updated October 19, 2018
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    Norman Abdallah
    42 Ratings

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    Pros

    • "Family Meal, 401k, Flexibility, Opportunity for big money nights" (in 13 reviews)

    • "Great Benefits, Great work culture" (in 13 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Work/ Life balance can be hard to achieve" (in 9 reviews)

    • "Long hours some days, nothing else really bad" (in 15 reviews)

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    1. "Fun people, good money"

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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Server
      Former Employee - Server
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at Del Frisco's Restaurant Group (More than a year)

      Pros

      For a restaurant, this place is as good as it gets. Great people, good money, good regulars.

      Cons

      Like any job, you have to play politics.

      Advice to Management

      Don't always focus in the bad; positivity goes far.

    2. "Will teach you how to sell"

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      Former Employee - Server in Fort Worth, TX
      Former Employee - Server in Fort Worth, TX
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Del Frisco's Restaurant Group full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Training prepares you for fine dinning service, good tips.

      Cons

      Long hours around holidays, credit card tips are on a bi weekly paycheck, which they do not disclose to you until after you are hired.

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    3. "Love working here"

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      Current Employee - Lead Line Cook in Burlington, MA
      Current Employee - Lead Line Cook in Burlington, MA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Del Frisco's Restaurant Group full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great company to work for

      Cons

      None truthfully cant complain im the highest payed line cook in the restaurant

      Advice to Management

      N/a

    4. "Great Experience and Company"

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      Former Employee - Line Cook in Brentwood, TN
      Former Employee - Line Cook in Brentwood, TN
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Del Frisco's Restaurant Group full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Insurance, pay, hours are good, able to work with you availability

      Cons

      working Thanksgiving, nothing else honestly.

      Advice to Management

      hiring loads of employees just to get the staff numbers high, allows for interruptions in work flow and problems

    5. Helpful (1)

      "Server"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in New York, NY
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in New York, NY
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at Del Frisco's Restaurant Group full-time

      Pros

      When everything runs smoothly the money can be really great.

      Cons

      Corporate cares only about the bottom line. Won't look into why a restaurant is having operational issues - they just want numbers.

      Five years ago this was an amazing company to work for. Once Norman Abdullah came on board, it started to decline and continues to decline at a very fast pace. Quality has diminished - i.e. pre-portioned, sealed cuts of fish and steak instead of having Chef cut them each day by hand.

      Training has become very corporate - think Applebees, Chilis, and TGI Fridays.

      Once you reach the eligible status for health benefits and sign up, management will make sure to keep you UNDER the required hours so that said benefits aren't able to be received.

      The new store designs are hugely flawed. They put a ton of tables in along with a tiny kitchen. There is actually no possible way for a lunch rush or dinner rush to occur without the kitchen crashing.

      Advice to Management

      Worry less about bottom line and more about the operational issues.

      When hiring people to work in corporate, hire people with experience in the hospitality industry. It is clear that you don't

    6. "Glad to be gone."

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      Former Employee - Server in Fort Worth, TX
      Former Employee - Server in Fort Worth, TX
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at Del Frisco's Restaurant Group full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Some good people there. Money can be good.

      Cons

      Too much side work, unfair treatment.

      Advice to Management

      Replace the entire management team. The company is in trouble.

    7. "Manager"

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      Former Employee - Assistant Manager
      Former Employee - Assistant Manager
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at Del Frisco's Restaurant Group full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      The training was thorough and efficient. There are some great tools to help do your job.

      Cons

      The ability to execute for results to obtain bonus was not possible. No support from corporate.

    8. "Service Assistant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Del Frisco's Restaurant Group full-time

      Pros

      Provides Management Experience, Room for Advancement

      Cons

      Closing Shifts, Less Money Than Servers Making Tips

    9. Helpful (1)

      "Server/ Trainer"

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      Current Employee - Server/Waiter in Southlake, TX
      Current Employee - Server/Waiter in Southlake, TX
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Del Frisco's Restaurant Group full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      I have worked here for over a year now and I absolutely love it. I am at the Southlake location. There are always sales competitions that keep things interesting, the team is positive and amazing, and I legitimately enjoy my job.

      Cons

      Same cons as all waiting jobs. You can’t keep dumb people out of restaurants.

      Advice to Management

      When implementing new rules/goals, stick with it a little longer and see it through.

    10. "Better options"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Del Frisco's Restaurant Group full-time

      Pros

      Good health insurance
      Good food
      Great high end whiskey scotch options

      Cons

      High turnover
      Weak management
      Clientele can be challenging

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