TGI Fridays Employee Reviews for Bartender

"I have worked for this company for 4 years now and it was sufficient in helping me financially while I was studying in college. I think it is a good place to begin work for first time job hunters because they give you room and time to learn and grow."

"TGI Fridays is a chain restaurant and as such has good and poor qualities (From a server/bartender standpoint). First and foremost, this company has a lot of deals such as endless apps that are designed to bring in more customers. This is a good thing however a majority of the time the people who come in for these deals are a younger crowd and don't know how to tip when they do get free meals and such. There is also a point system for customers who save up points and will get free meals and will only tip half of the meal because of the bill. Outside of that the managers at the aurora location are very nice and helpful. They will work with you if anything goes wrong and help to fix any problems the employees see or have. The company also has health insurance and discounted meals which definitely help. Overall I would rate Fridays a good job for people who need a good starting job."

What do you like about working at TGI Fridays?

"I like my co-workers, getting to move around all day, I like talking to people. They are flexible with your schedule, I walk out with cash everyday."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Show that you are happy, energetic, and competent. You NEED to be able to multitask and work well under pressure. If you get the job, make sure you have tough skin. Some customers are going to be outright rude to you. Some customers are not going to tip you no matter how good of a job you did."

What don't you like about working at TGI Fridays?

"We are only negatively reinforced. You are never recognized for any good work you do but are punished for anything wrong that you do. Shifts are given out on seniority, not on who does a better job and is a better employee. You get half off only up to five dollars. With so many coupons and promotions our customers pay less to eat than we do. We cannot split our own checks. We cannot open our own drawers. If I have to go to the bathroom I am supposed to sign a paper that says I am taking a ten minute break. I get asked to fix other peoples mistakes daily. Our general manager will find things to yell at people about if he is having a bad day, like coming into the office to pay him..."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would reward my employees for doing well, I would give better shifts to better workers, and enforce the same rules for everyone. I would give my employees half of their ENTIRE meals. I would give them Thanksgiving and Christmas off. I would let them open their own cash drawers and split their own checks."

"This was a good job when I did not have a family"

What do you like about working at TGI Fridays?

"Flexible hours and cash daily"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Smile"

What don't you like about working at TGI Fridays?

"Late hours and constant weekend shifts."

"TGI Fridays is a great company to work for and gives employees the necessary tools to succeed."

What do you like about working at TGI Fridays?

"They are constantly working to provide grat service, and they stay current on trends. It is a company that you can accel at."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"To be yourself, and don't be afraid to let your true personality come to life. Have fun. Life is too short for anything else"

What don't you like about working at TGI Fridays?

"Nothing available here."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"To treat employees as you would like to be treated, and be positive, and the company will continue to grow."