Mainstreet Ventures
Ann Arbor
(57)
Ann Arbor
(57)
57 customer reviews
Carsons American bistro
Main street ventures have only about 20 locations across the country with 6 or 7 being in Ann arbor michigan where it all began. They are mostly fine dining establishments that are high on service and customer satisfaction. I would recommend this company to work for... More...
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Dennis Lee
Great service good food!
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Fine Dining Server
I make decent money. And it's the closest thing to stable I've ever been. They have done much better than other employers with recognition of Good workmanship.
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Herrera and General Manager Bill Koelsch, regularly lead wine education
No Comment. I would not recommend working there, The GM and Chef are great though. Consistent poor seating timing or lack of seating were the biggest challenges. The best part was I made some good friends working there. A typical day consisted of me opening the restaurant, it was stressful once dinner service started. More...
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Server
Prepare for the day with getting food ready. Take orders with a friendly attitude, and serve it to customers the way they specified. Keep a cleanly work place and help your coworkers any way you can. It was a team concept and everyone chipped in to help. More...
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Kathy Faber-Pitts
Great restaurants good food and birthday discount.
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Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Professional environment, good food, great bosses, good management, fair pay, not a lot of call offs, relaxed dress code, good amount of hours, opportunity for learning,
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Dishwasher
The staff make it a fabulous place to work. It is a fast paced and demanding job but challenges you everyday and is worth every experience and time working there.Pros Lunch/dinner aftter shift
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SERVICE BARTENDER
I absolutely love working for Real Seafood. The management is fair and helpful and positive. The team is a wonderful group of people who all get along well and work collaborately. It feels like a family there! The pay is very good in season. More...
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Graphic Designer
I cant say enough good things about this place. They're willing to work with you to help make sure you succeed. Great place with a family environment. Pros Free Food, Great Work Environment More...
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Bartender/Waitress/Hostess
I loved working there. The people who have worked there forever became some of my good friends. It can get stressful when busy but worth it when you see how much money you makePros MoneyCons Nothing
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Supervisor/ Corporate Trainer
Great place to work. set up plan for the front of house for day floor plan check for coverage in the back of house. Plan for daily lunch special and make business plan for the morning. Both the hardest and the most enjoyable was dealing with people it was always great to have a win with a guest. On other side of things it is always difficult to loose one when you have done all in your power to keep them. The good definitely out ways the bad. More...
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Server
Serving tables for about 4 to 5 hours for money. Friendly people for the most part. Flexible schedule for college students. Good communication between back and front of the house.Pros Take home money.Cons Not always steady. More...
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ASSISTANT MANAGER
Great place to work. Started as a server and worked my way to a full timed salary manager in a little over two years plenty of oppurtunity to grow and re-locate. Pros fast paced high volumeCons Long hours More...
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Bartender
Very fun fast paced environment to work but has its downside in the winter due to business. We run a brunch special on the weekends which I love to work.
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Server and Bartender
Decent job and fast pace but overall good tipsa and fun place to work. Managers are always willing to help and everyone is a team player. The kitchen crew was always hardworking as well. More...
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Server
Real seafood company has really high standards for their employees. Which is a great thing. Once you work there you can work in any restaurant and excell at your job. Pros 50 % off food discountCons Slow winter More...
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server
Gratzi is a fine dinning restaurant so it is overwhelming at times but once you get in your groove of working there it is a wonderful environment to work and a great experience. Fine dinning is one of the hardest types of serving that I have done but it is still fun and im thankful for the opportunity and glad I learned how to do it. Learning the steps of services, wine presentations and proper edict was challenging at first but came easy after I put in the proper time and practice. Making sure I was confident and prepared helped me when I was on the floor. I did my fair share of research with helping me learn my wine knowledge and placement of proper table set up. Management at Gratzi is very down to earth and easy to communicate with also very eager to help you understand the Gratzi way and to live up to the mission statement they stand by on a daily basis. All in all a very good experience.Pros Room to grow with the company.Cons They are only open dinner so late hours. More...
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HOSTESS/BUSSER
You had to be quick on your feet, think quickly and make the right decisions. Making sure the guests were always first and that they were comfortable. Pros free foodCons always on your feet More...
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Cashier
Make sure you can be on your feet for long periods of time. Make sure you can work fast paced. Dont be late and alwats treat the customers as guests. Be q teqm player
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Prep Cook
I really am grateful for the opportunity to be able to Educate myself. While working at Stillwater Grill ! I appreciate the value of working in a professional. Kitchen , that provides top of the line fresh food as well as the professional ethics that nice kichens have and valuable team members who work TOGETHER when it's Needed !! Over all i have learned about the importance of dedication and Commitment when it comes to the culinary and restaurant industry. And the cooks there have potential to becoming great one day if they choose to pursue that title. I also enjoy management, and how very helpful they are, not to forget the great chef I work for.Pros Free lunches and decent breaksCons Deliveries are sometimes not very organized sometimes vendors are usually late More...
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Prep Cook
It is a great place to work. I am just looking for a new career. 18 years in the business has been draining on my body physically and mentally. Overall 9 out of 10
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Dishwasher
I am definitely going back next year the people that worked here were funny, and enjoyable! they made it a fun work place for me there food was awesome and the payed great for the time being I was therePros employee meal and great working experinceCons short term
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Bartender, Server
Tidewater is a great place to go eat. The work environment is hostile and unstable. The management is constantly changing as well as the staff. Money can be made if you can stand the constant changesPros Free grilled cheeseCons Inconsistent management More...
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Cook
its a very nice place to go out to eat, the food was prepared nicely, i just didn't like the atmosphere of other people in there. management was trash.
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Guest Services Agent
Laid back atmosphere, schedule flexibility, no paid time off though and no room for advancement. The work environment was positive and the manager tried to make it fun.
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Hostess
I enjoyed working here a lot. The people were friendly and helpful and most of the customers were very nice. This place can get very busy at times and it can be very stressful.Cons On your feet alot
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Bust boy
Had a great time working there
Fast paced
Learned customer service
Treated with respect
The crew was good
On feet a lot
Was very stressful at times
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Barback
I began work at 9am and if I was working a single shift my shift would end around 4:30pm and I would leave aorund 5-5:30pm. If I was working a double shift, then I would sometimes end up leaving the restaurant after 12:30am. I did not receive good pay but the tips were pretty good.Pros Free lunchCons Low pay More...
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SERVER
overall a very good restaurant to work at. Made good money and enjoyed working there. It's not the busiest restaurant in Charleston though and business is slow at times.
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Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
They expect a lot from there employee which creates a strong staff and a good team to work with. Be prepare for long hours in the summer when the rooftop patio is open.
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Line Cook
Working here is a really good for my education in the food service business. Learning how to prepare different meals for private events. Also learning safety while cooking. The people I worked with were good to work with as well. More...
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Head wait staff
Successfully completed a forty-six-week intensive training program for restaurant management
Training included concentration on customer-service, hiring, training, scheduling, and overall fiscal administration, with an emphasis on effectively controlling operating costs
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Server
Our mission is to consistently exceed guest expectation by providing a memorable dining experiences in a creative and distinctive environment. A professional and pleasant place to work.Pros 50% off foodCons short breaks More...
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Utility
great place if your a people's person. the pay is not all that great but overall I would work and eat there anytime. they will give you all the hours you want that's what I did like. Pros lunch is when you can that is how busy it does getCons dealing with lots of people must have patiences More...
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Line Cook/ Sautee Chef
It was a good atmosphere to work. Good staff. Good food. High expectations for the food and presentation. Its hard to get more than 30 hours a week, even at peak summertime hours.
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Server
Very fast-paced environment, a lot to learn and many people to please. Must have flexible hours and be willing to learn. A lot is expected of you as an employee. More...
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Waiter
Excellent food prepared by talented kitchen staff. Inviting atmosphere with excellent guest services-a team effort mentality which was wonderful. Educational mandatory weekly meetings where a new wine was introduced by one of the waitstaff to educate the others on its qualities and suggestions for food pairings. Reviews on open table were reviewed and any negative issues including reviews of service by a specific server were discussed. However the best thing about the Open Table discussion was that any server who was mentioned by name in a positive light in an Open Table review, was awarded a $25 gift certificate for use at the restaurant.That was my favorite part of the week-a good morale booster!!Pros Excellent food;Cons Business could get slow during summer hours More...
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Cook
The front of house managers are rather vague on instructions and stubborn, working with the kitchen is ok and the servers, bussers, and hosts are all friendly and fun to work with
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Server
Its a high end restaurant that will help you manage a life while in school. The job may be demanding at times but has a great reputation. It is like a family once you have been there for some time.Pros MoneyCons Management changing a lot More...
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FINE DINING BARTENDER
MSV is a truly great company. I have worked in three of their restaurants and made great money while going to school. I met many important people in the community who have helped me progress in my career. Pros Fast moneyCons questionable managment More...
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Dining Room Supervisor, Server, Wine Steward
I typically start my day by checking the specials, looking at the floor plan and checking the covers for that shift. I then find things that need to be put away, such a liquor orders or linens. If I closed the night before, I will count the drawer and give it to the bartenders. Then I will wait for my first table, folding napkins or finding a cleaning project, maybe discuss new specials with the bartenders and chef. Typically I will have 3-4 tables throughout the night, then do some end of the shift side work (polishing silverware, glassware). I will probably be called upon to talk to some tables about wine, and acquire said wine for my associates.I have learned how to step up as a leader and an example with this company. By taking on aspects of the menu that were often neglected by other staff members, I sought to set myself apart.The management of the locations I have worked for, have tried very hard to improve every aspect of their respective establishments. They have given me power and autonomy to act as a manager and a server. I earned that trust, and I say it worked out well for them.The culture of the workplace has changed quite a bit since I first arrived. There was a lot of bare bones attitude and the standards seemed quite a bit lower for the staff. After taking time to show an example of how things could be, and starting a dialogue with everyone, things have turned around considerably.The hardest part of this job was getting it where it is now. I am happy with the growth I have seen at 2 locations across almost 5 years, I can confidently move on without feeling guilty. The most enjoyable aspect of my job has to be seeing an improvement that I spurred onward.Pros potential moneyCons healthcare More...
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Server
Wonderful place to work at! Staff and managers were great and willing to work with you! Very busy location since it is located on main street! Would recommend!
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Server/ Shift Trainer/Bartender/Shift Supervisor
Real Sea Food CO. is a great place to work and has a great work environment. Friendly but stern management and great corporate backup. I would recommend any server in the Bay City area to work for that company. More...
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Bar Tender
I love my co-workers it was bad at times with the crazy volume we did when the restaurant first opened. After that it was a slow decline in management effort.
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Server
This place is great to work for, great tips, flexable hours, consistent food and service. The management is very helpful with the training.
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Hostess/Server
It was a wonderful place to work because I got to interact with the public. Managers were easy to work with and listened and tried to improve any problems that presented itself. Pros Personalized serviceCons healthcare More...
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General Utility
When I worked at Real Seafood Company, it was usually 10-12 hour shifts from 3 PM to 2 AM on average. The work kept you busy, and whenever things would slow down, one of the chefs would give you some food to prepare. I learned how to clean shrimp and prepare the bread. All of the coworkers were friendly and happy to help out if the work was too much to handle. The hardest part of the job was probably working 50-60 hours a week. The best part of the job was easily the money, making above minimum wage for a job that people would do for minimum wage.Pros Free lunch. Good coworkers.Cons No time for breaks. Long hours. More...
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General Manager, Chop House
Good Company Good management culture. Good owners (business partners). The food was all scratch prepared and no "shortcuts" allowed. The only dried herbs or spices allowed were basically salt & pepper. Fresh garlic, shallots & herbs used daily. Good opportunity for advancement.Pros Good Company Good management culture. Good owners (business partners). More...
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Cook
During a typical day at work, I would arrive at 2:00 p.m and check my entire station to see what we needed for the day. Then I would prepare whatever was needed plus excess for the following day. I learned how to work in a fast paced environment while still providing quality food. The hardest part about the job was dealing with the somewhat stressful surroundings. The most enjoyable part was getting to learn new recipes and flavor combinations for specials. More...
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