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The Cheesecake Factory

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Average Place to Work - Anonymous employee The Cheesecake Factory Employee Review

3.0
17 Mar 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

flexibility through hotschedules, ability to transfer to other stores

Cons

They took away gratuity on large parties, which has really affected our income (even though they could've figured out how to comply with the new tax law, but didn't because it would cost corporate some money). Won't let you work doubles, because it affects management bonuses at the end of the year. Breaker shifts and standby shifts, come on we are definitely in the minority here on these types of shifts. Also there should be designated food runners, who only have food run shifts and designated servers who only serve, no in between. When they need something they expect you to do it right away, when you need support (i.e. getting something comped, talking to a guest) some of the managers don't help. There is also a lot of favoritism for people who have been there longer, even though some of them are constantly in the weeds/having meltdowns. They get better sections, even though they aren't the best with guests or act like team players. Also if they need one of their shifts housed it's not a problem and managers don't ask for anything in return, but when a newer staff member needs help with a shift managers won't do anything unless that staff member does something for them (i.e. picking up a standby/breaker shift/coming in on their day off). The more you take care of your employees and respect them, the happier they will be and the happier the guest will be.

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5.0
25 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Flexible schedule, Steady amount of work throughout the year, Supportive team and management, Understanding for employee situations, Predictable workflow

Cons

Mandatory holiday work, Difficult to get weekends off, Restaurant does not close or slow down unless absolutely necessary

5.0
11 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The Cheesecake Factory is easily the best company I've ever worked for...and I've been through a lot. Beginning with the company culture, and extending all the way through operations and into our restaurants, I've been inspired every day by the approach everyone takes to their positions and their daily interactions. Other companies hold certain values, but everyone at The Cheesecake Factory believes in and lives by them every day. The warmth and dedication to their individual roles and responsibilities is only amplified by their commitment to integrity, decency, and doing whatever it takes to support every single person else around them. Everyone is not just accepted but welcomed with open arms for who they are and what they bring to the office every day. I couldn't say enough good about this place, and I hope to never leave.

Cons

Like every company that's been around for almost 50 years, it's a little slow to adapt to current times when it comes to technology or a few other recent best practices. But no one is closed to new ideas—it just takes a while for them to take hold. Salary levels are fine, but growth takes time at the company—mainly because no one ever leaves (in a good way)—and that may not be the best fit for everyone. But the pros about this place make it worth it.

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