If you have a brain, don't work here. - Marketing Associate DRG Concepts Employee Review

1.0
8 Aug 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Salary was nice, but its in place so that the CEO can throw it in your face that he pays you a good salary so you should do exactly as he says.

Cons

The CEO, Nafees Alam, is not equipped/qualified to be a CEO of a restaurant group. He consistently is removed from the actual operation of the business but has zero issue telling you how you should run the restaurant. Also what you are told one day is most definitely not true the next. Get used to never getting anywhere with any project as you will be told that you are wasting time when you were specifically told to do it that way in the first place. Effective, right? Oh and watch out for all of the 'lifers' they have learned how to survive in this environment and will throw you under the bus the moment they feel threatened. Also, having a brain and an opinion is a definite no go. Just be a mindless idiot and do exactly as Nafees says and you'll be fine.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
10 Aug 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The people you meet are by far the best part of the job along with the delicious food. Your day to day work load is never the same and is always busy. It's a hybrid job, half office/half restaurant so I enjoy that I am never stuck in one place. I had an excellent opportunity to grow into my sales position and for that I am so thankful. I learned all sides of the restaurant, being able to support in operations, learn sales and marketing tools, brand management, and contribute new ideas to the company. The location of the corporate office is unbeatable in Downtown Dallas along with restaurant locations being extremely well thought out and beautifully designed. I'm an extremely detail oriented and self motivated person, so working independently and with a team is definitely a plus. This position launched my sales career and has pushed me to grow into a better person, both professionally and personally.

Cons

If you are not used to restaurant hours you may view the hours you work as long. Depending on the events you hold, you may be expected to work anywhere from 12-14 hours if necessary. No news is good news. Don't expect to get a pat on the back every time you do something. You need to be extremely self motivated to thrive in this company. Direction and communication is not always clear, BUT if you take initiative in asking you will get an answer. Your starting pay will most likely be low. They expect you to show your worth before handing over the big bucks.

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