Great location, Great food & skilled workers - Hostess The Smith Employee Review

3.0
6 May 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Great environment, decent co-workers and excellent location for commute. I respect that most managers have filled almost every role themselves, which makes them slightly more relatable. Available training in other areas if you request to attend and open up. Pretty flexible. Room for small growth, if you demand. If you are personable, pretty, strong willed and slim being a hostess is great for you.

Cons

As Hostess it is key to work closing shifts to avoid being cut, which taps into your pay. Low pay unless you were full-time or worked doubles. They are quick to cut and it can be brutal when you got bills to pay. So, you will need a second job unless you live with your family. Lots of favoritism. This is the job where you will need at the top to stay strong.

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5.0
13 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-Great team -good money -delicious family meal

Cons

-loud and can be stressful

3.0
25 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Very strong product that it is easy to stand behind as a manager Great spoken values that underline a desire to make people happy and create great hospitality experiences Chances for people to grow, learn, and develop

Cons

Operations focus takes away from the emotional health of the place Management can be hostile, mean, choose favorites. Not easy to see them as people who actually care about their employees.

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