Morally inept company - Server LM Restaurants Employee Review

1.0
28 Dec 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fun people to work with

Cons

Hurricane Florence unfortunately caused damage to one of LM’s restaurants, Oceanic, to the point where it had to close for the off season. Employees were laid off instead of giving them the opportunity to work at other restaurants under the LM umbrella in the area. The severance they offered was based on the prior weeks pay, when everyone was evacuating from the hurricane. There were loyal employees who had worked 15+ years for this company that lost their jobs. The multimillion dollar company offered these loyal employees LESS THAN $100 FOR SEVERANCE. The company shows no regard to their employees or the community. Karma will eventually catch up to Lou Mashakos. I still have a hard time wrapping my head around the lack of care that family has for the people that make their restaurants as successful as they are. Truly a disgrace.

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Pros

Good sections, friendly staff, changeable menu

Cons

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Pros

• The culture is genuinely people-first — not a slogan, but a lived daily standard. • Leadership is accessible, supportive, and willing to get into the field to understand the real work. • Strong commitment to developing internal talent with clear growth paths. • Decisions get made quickly; red tape is minimal compared to most restaurant groups. • High standards and accountability create an environment where top performers can thrive. • A true focus on hospitality that extends to both guests and team members.

Cons

• Expectations are high and the pace can be fast — great for driven operators, but not for people looking to coast. • Because the company is growing and evolving, you need to be prepared change quickly; you have to be adaptable. • Different brands and markets sometimes mean unique challenges, but leadership is present to support them.

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