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Outback Steakhouse

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AMONGST THE GREEDIEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR - Server/Bartender Outback Steakhouse Employee Review

2.0
3 Apr 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good money, when it's good. Very location dependent. Schedule flexibility if management likes you.

Cons

I've worked as a server and bartender here for five years. You are only allowed 3 tables, sometime 4 depending on your store and region. They take 3% of your sales for tip share every night, regardless of what you make on tips. 3% sales translates to roughly 20-25% of your total tips at the end of the night. If you get stiffed on a table, too bad, you pay the money. You are tipping out that much money and you don't have bussers, and you borderline see no return on the money you tip out. They do this so that they don't have to pay employees more than the absolute bare minimum. When the CEO of Bloomin' Brands made a 44 million dollars bonus last year, it's outrageous that servers and bartenders are the ones taking the hit for paying other employees. The company continues to take advantage of their people, raise prices, and it's only a matter of time before they see a worker strike.

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5.0
25 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Thoughtful leadership throughout organization Inclusive mentality built into foundation Collaboration across teams

Cons

Challenges can occur with peak demand in customer needs. Staffing shortages can hurt sales and customer experience Organizations has proven adaptive when issues arise (solve for cons)

4.0
20 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The store level can be a really rewarding experience, I come to work and genuinely enjoy my job and coworkers.

Cons

Hovering corporate can be a headache. You don't have a say on which location you are sent to after training just a consideration of your location and commute. The bonus system is lacking with metrics that are hard to obtain and only quarterly. Raises are hardly cost of living wages and seniority isnt rewarded as new managers typically come in making as much if not more than senior managers.

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