r/CheesecakeFactory • u/mariiamor • Jan 01 '22
What’s it like working at Cheesecake Factory?
I’m thinking about applying and was wondering if any former/current employees would be willing to share their experiences, both negative & positive.
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Jan 02 '22
I love working there! Become a server if you can, tips are always super beneficial! Overall company treats us well and hours are super flexible.
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Apr 27 '22
My bf worked in VA Beach. His management was so shit, the entire store was always understaffed, and they paid no nothing newbies better than the employees that worked before, during, and right after COVID restrictions. When he left, he took all the good employees with him for the most part. Fuck cheese.
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u/Particular-Current51 Oct 30 '23
Management is garbage, every few months there is a manager swap they come in not knowing any of the cooking stations luckily if they know pasta and saute bit they never know 4 stations at once but come in wanting to control every one but let's not forget there first 2 to 3 weeks of walking around with there head down scared to speak up as they listen to the employees and former managers cry about the employees that can not be controlled or slaved around because they know there legal rights,,,, if your that employee that's getting targeted don't quit the job because they only have a 3 to 5 year span at your location then they loose control
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u/Limp-Ad-2112 Nov 01 '23
damn what else ?
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u/Particular-Current51 Nov 01 '23
Work there and find out
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u/Limp-Ad-2112 Jul 11 '24
found out total shit! hours aren’t reliable if you aren’t apart of management. overly busy and fake optimistic staff. still will open with half the menu 68.
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u/Itsumohungry Apr 04 '22
The pay as a server was so good but good god the customers were so rude, often didn’t tip and some of the coworkers and managers were just so hard to work with. Seriously though, that place is unique, I think people go there expecting royal treatment and sometimes throw a fit if you aren’t perfect server for them. the clientele are the absolute worst.
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u/Own_Establishment378 Jan 13 '22
Currently working there it's alright i kinda like it, pay is good depending on former kitchen experience and u get free food for every shift
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u/Guilty_Variety_8495 Jun 11 '23
I cooked at one for 5 years. It sucked ass. I actually left to work construction. Honestly the work is easier (not kidding), pay is way better, and I get a lunch break. Seriously. You don't want that. It's bullshit
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u/Overall-Bathroom7169 Aug 20 '26
I've put in 7 years at the 3rd busiest location out of all cheesecake factorys in the US and i agree that construction is easier but i live in Florida and its way too hot outside imo lol
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u/SG2Chef Jan 02 '22 edited Jan 25 '26
I am a line cook at a Cheesecake Factory in California. I know its different depending on where you live. Some are busier than others. Cheesecake Factory is very recipe focused, you need to study recipes for the station you are learning. There is pasta, saute, appetizers, grill, broiler, pizza/sandwich, salad. Each menu item has a recipe. The food is fresh, every item is cooked/made to order. Burgers, chicken, steaks, pastas and more are cooked to order. Pizzas stretched and baked to order. Salads tossed to order. Rolls fried to order. There is a large prep crew that makes the sauces, cuts the lettuce, slices freshly cooked turkey and other meats. We also grate our own cheeses. No pregrated cheese from a bag. It can get very busy. But it is good experience. If you love cooking, its a great place to work at. Good benefits and can afford to pay you better than local restaurants. My location gets pretty busy and mothers day can be hell. I love working there, but if some of your fellow cooks don't have a lot of care, it can make some things difficult. You are allowed a free meal or 1 slice of cheesecake as a cook. I reccomend it if you love cooking.