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    Found 1134 reviews

    3.4
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    Michael Osanloo
    217 Ratings
    Pros

    • "Flexible Schedule, substantial part time income" (in 56 reviews)

    • "You can make really good money on a typical dinner night" (in 55 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Management long hours tips are not mandatory anymore" (in 65 reviews)

    • "Typical restaurant: long hours, often difficult to establish work/life balance" (in 18 reviews)

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    1. "loved it"

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      Former Employee - Server in Eugene, OR
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at P.F. Chang's part-time for more than 2 years

      Pros

      great atmosphere loved this place

      Cons

      dont have any negative comments

      Advice to Management

      keep up the good work

    2. "Great Management"

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        Former Employee - Server in San Antonio, TX
        Recommends
        Approves of CEO

        I worked at P.F. Chang's part-time for more than 2 years

        Pros

        The managers at the la cantera restaurant were awesome. I didn't dread going into work everyday. The money was also very good.

        Cons

        It was difficult getting days off sometimes even if you found someone to cover your shift.

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      • "Great place"

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        Former Employee - Server/Waiter 
        Recommends
        Positive Outlook
        Approves of CEO

        I worked at P.F. Chang's full-time for more than 2 years

        Pros

        fast paced, good tips, fun co workers, competent management

        Cons

        kitchen staff can get feisty during rushes causing friction between waiting staff and BOH.

        Advice to Management

        Hold the kitchen to the same standards as the waiting staff.

      • "Good Environment/Busy Area"

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        Former Employee - Server/Bartender in Pleasanton, CA
        Recommends
        Positive Outlook
        Approves of CEO

        I worked at P.F. Chang's part-time for more than 2 years

        Pros

        - Constantly busy area with a lot of foot traffic. A lot of businesses around the area, which leads to busy lunch times. Dinner is also competitive being connected to the mall

        Cons

        - Organization and leadership is lacking

      • "Flexible hours easy money"

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        Former Employee - Server in Rancho Mirage, CA
        Recommends
        Neutral Outlook
        No opinion of CEO

        I worked at P.F. Chang's part-time for more than 6 years

        Pros

        Flexible hours Easy money Work is done with your shift is done

        Cons

        Giveaway a lot of food Managers not helpful Often understaffed or overstaffed

        Advice to Management

        Help your employees and quit the every day promos because it attracts the wrong type of guests

      • "Great place to work"

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        Former Employee - Server in Miami, FL
        Recommends
        Positive Outlook
        Approves of CEO

        I worked at P.F. Chang's full-time for more than 2 years

        Pros

        The money is great, the flexibility is great, there are a lot of servers so time off is usually granted

        Cons

        Late nights, long side work hours, management

      • "Food Expeditor"

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        Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 
        Recommends
        Positive Outlook
        Approves of CEO

        I worked at P.F. Chang's full-time

        Pros

        Excellent company to start in the food industry.

        Cons

        On Call during days off

        Advice to Management

        Bilingual will always be a positive, especially for BOH when communicating with chefs

      • "Blah"

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        Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 

        I worked at P.F. Chang's full-time for more than a year

        Pros

        Very fast paced work. Great food.

        Cons

        Do nothing to help with inter-employee issues.

      • "Decent part time job"

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        Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 
        Recommends
        Neutral Outlook
        Disapproves of CEO

        I worked at P.F. Chang's part-time

        Pros

        Easy sidework, free lunches, pay was decent enough

        Cons

        Service industry jobs are always hit or miss because of clientele

      • "Average place to work"

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        Former Employee - Hostess 
        Recommends
        Positive Outlook
        Disapproves of CEO

        I worked at P.F. Chang's full-time for more than 4 years

        Pros

        Flexible schedules, as long as you provide adequate time for managers to accommodate.

        Cons

        Very corporate, managers are very “by the book.”

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