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Updated May 23, 2023
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- Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
Fast paced and great environment.
Cons
None applying to the job. Just the commute.
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Was like a culinary finishing school balancing: quality, volume, consistency in a multi corporate world
May 7, 2023 - Executive Chef Partner in Philadelphia, PARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
If you drink the Kool-aide and operate in their module to exceed expectations & always guest first ……Take training serious with applying systems all around: daily operations, line checking, forecast orders & prep list using par levels, inventory accurately
Cons
Can get boring after years of not being able to spread your wings as a chef cooking different food
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
It’s not the best
May 23, 2023 - Anonymous Employee in Stamford, CTRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
My coworker were amazing !
Cons
Management needs improvement & to show appreciation
- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Family Meals everyday Paid Hourly for host*
Cons
Unfair treatment Hard to get any holiday off
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Good Work Environment. Great hourly potential, hours are limited.
May 5, 2023 - Server Assistant in Plano, TXRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Work Environment, Hourly wage with tips, usually busy
Cons
Low total compensation due to limited hours, seems like they’ll hire anybody these days.
- Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Great place to work
Apr 24, 2023 - Server/Bartender in Dallas, TXRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
The corporate atmosphere can be a turn off for some people in this industry. After the you become accustomed to the change in management style, I found that it was a great environment.
Cons
As with every restaurant, there are some employees or managers that can be difficult to work for.
- Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Flexible schedule, reasonable pay for hosts
Cons
Managers don’t know how to operate the hostess software
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
•Fantastic clientele and many opportunities to meet new people and build your base of regulars/call parties •Money is definitely earned based on hard work and personalization. You can make a great deal if you show up ready to make hospitality your primary focus. •The staff is driven and hard working, always making it their aim to delight every guests. •Management bends over backwards to accommodate and take care of staff. •Family meal provided every shift.
Cons
• The days are long and consist of a lot of behind the scenes work that make up more than the actual serving itself. • Holiday season is a no flight zone and you can expect to be working several 10-12 hour shifts • Work/life balance
Continue reading - Former Employee★★★★★
Great place to work
Apr 18, 2023 - Cocktail Waitress in Washington, DCRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
I appreciated the management and coworkers, they fed us family meals every day, and its best when Congress is in
Cons
Not much downsides working here
- Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
Bonus pay is better than most restaurant group. Great culture.
Cons
Open 364 days a year.
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The Capital Grille has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 370 reviews left anonymously by employees. 73% of employees would recommend working at The Capital Grille to a friend and 75% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.
73% of The Capital Grille employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated The Capital Grille 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.
According to reviews on Glassdoor, employees commonly mention the pros of working at The Capital Grille to be career development, coworkers, compensation and the cons to be diversity and inclusion, benefits, management.
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