serving jobs

Submitted by tnh0199 t3_zz29ug in pittsburgh

hi friends, idk if this is allowed here but I figured I’d try.

I moved here a few months ago with the intention of continuing serving, but ended up just taking a lower paid retail job to have income for the time being. I’m sure that places are hiring but without really knowing where to look in person, my knowledge of the restaurant is often limited to what I can find on indeed and then google, which isn’t much.

I have about 5 years experience in a sports bar & lower end Italian, and about a year bartending in a dive bar, and so most of what I find on indeed is fine dining that I don’t get considered for due to lack of experience.

I was wondering if anyone knows of any restaurants that aren’t awful to work for that are hiring servers? I’m near whitehall but would be willing to drive further if needed. thank you:)

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YinzerJagsNat t1_j292tuo wrote

The Vandal in Lawrenceville was hiring as recently as last week- the owner, Joey, is a wonderful guy who cares about his people and pays well. If he isn't in need of a full time server now, he will probably be able to use you for catering et al.

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CubistTime t1_j29ar1g wrote

Just saw that El Sabor is hiring. We're regulars there and everyone who works there is awesome.

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tnh0199 OP t1_j29oqmp wrote

thank you, this is exactly what I was looking for!!

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CubistTime t1_j29yicz wrote

If you end up working there let me know - I'm there once a week.

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tnh0199 OP t1_j2fcv3q wrote

going for an interview beginning of next week, so fingers crossed:)

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CubistTime t1_j2fngmu wrote

Awesome! Brian and Henry are great. It's a really chill atmosphere. Hope it works out for you.

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Jmyles23 t1_j2aylvf wrote

Don’t sell yourself short. If you’re good and give a damn you can land a job at a higher end restaurant.

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tnh0199 OP t1_j2d84yq wrote

I’d like to think I’m pretty good at my job so, thank you for this! You’re absolutely right

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analmartyr t1_j299vur wrote

Silk Road in Caste Village

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Jazzlike_Breadfruit9 t1_j29b1in wrote

What are you located or what part of the city would you like to work in? It might help you get better suggestions.

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NebbyJohnny t1_j29cirn wrote

Back to the Foodture just opened a huge place over near Duquesne University

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pupperfan00 t1_j29llzz wrote

Indeed and Craigslist actually have pretty decent leads for hospitality jobs. Indeed is how I got my job (hospitality management). A few places in the Strip are hiring now - Cinderlands for sure. If you can put up with insanely long shifts, try The Warren in downtown.

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tnh0199 OP t1_j29onzf wrote

how long are we talking? my old place was super understaffed so I’m used to 10-11hrs if necessary but probably wouldn’t wanna do that more than a few days a week

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pupperfan00 t1_j29u0fd wrote

About 12 hours shifts, but I think typically servers work 3 days a week. My husband was a bartender there - it’s good money, but pretty demanding. Also try Mt Washington area. It’s a little slower there this time of year, but tons of bars and restaurants.

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TOBPrincess t1_j2bna3q wrote

Not sure uf Dads Pub and Grub is hiring but they really take care of their employees

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PhotoCropDuster t1_j292kz5 wrote

Eat ‘n Park

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tnh0199 OP t1_j293qrh wrote

im not a huge fan of serving corporate which is why I took another job for the time being, but thank you!

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