What restaurant pays the most to servers with little or no experience?

Question

I'm a college student in the Los Angeles area looking for a flexible job that pays well enough that I can move out of my parents house. I'd like to work no more than 20 hours per week. Any ideas?

No people! I do not want to work at In n Out! I already make over $9 an hour. Plus $9/hr isn't gonna cut it to live in an apartment. Besides, I would never work at a fast food place. A sit down restaurant is fne though.

Answer 1

Hey You Indian Jew,

Well, You know the answer to this one, and it ain't In-N-Out! There are no tips allowed at our fave. burger joint.

So since all of the other fast food places pay even less, they're all out.

So that means tipped positions. You can try smaller chains like Hof's Hut where the need for experience is modified by the fact that they are in area's around colleges. Also, you might try the larger deli's like Canter's on Fairfax - Since you are Jewish, you would fall under the sympathy umbrella from your fellow brethren. That being said...

If you've got "THE GOODS" -- The best place for you to work would be as either a cocktailer, or.... a server at ...........

Hooters.

Hooters doesn't rely on experience! They rely on "The Goods" and a personality. If you have both -- you are very qualified! If you've only got one -- talk to a friend about assisting you with the others (They sell many things at Victoria's Secret that can assist you in adding qualifications).

Mostly, keep in mind that in Los Angeles, there are thousands that are trying to break into "The Industries" add to that, another few thousand that are college students, and you realize that you've got your work cut out for you. Try area's that are freeway close (if you have a car) but far enough away that you are not near colleges. I personally recommend places like Silver Lake, Burbank, Los Feliz, North Hollywood, Downtown, and the casinos around the 5 and in Bell. I would add Universal Studios City Walk - but keep in mind my "Industries" warning.

If you can dress the part, Don't forget sales jobs around Beverly Hills. If you are articulate enough and carry yourself well, many of the sales jobs around Rodeo, Beverly/Wilshire and Century City will pay wage, PLUS commission. The Holidays are coming up and you may do quite well for yourself!

Good Luck and Give 'em hell!

James in San Diego

Answer 2

OK. So you want the most amount of money for the least amount of work and experience? Hmmm...the American dream.

Here's the deal. To get a job in a decent restaurant, you'll need to start as a hostess before they'll give you the opportunity to move up to the higher paid and coveted (tipped) positions. Try BJ's, Chili's, Macaroni Grill, Olive Garden, PF Chang's, Claim Jumper, Cheescake Factory. All are chains where you can make decent money as a server and they typically promote from within.

Until then, deal with living with your parents.

Answer 3

In N Out pay starts at about $8-10/hr, which is more than minimum wage, but the downside is there are no tips.

Answer 4

Fast food restaurants or a lot of the Asian restaurants in the chinese area like Monterey Park.

Answer 5

Just keep in mind the more expensive the restaurant the bigger the tip......All restaurants pay minimum wage ....you make your money through tips....or gratuity Full service restaurants (meaning you do everything for the customer makes more money than verses a buffet ot diner or something

Answer 6

in-n-out pays pretty good for a fast food chain. i think they start at $9 an hour. you won't get tips though.

Answer 7

Generally your best tips come from hotel restaurants or country club restaurants.