History of Hooters

The trade name of Hooters is owned by two privately held American restaurant chains. The two chains are Hooters of America, Incorporated which is based in Atlanta, Georgia and Hooters Incorporated, based in Clearwater, Florida. The idea behind Hooters is to be staffed with a wait staff made up of attractive waitresses.

The company does employ others such as males/females to cook, host, and busboy and manage. The sex appeal of the waitress’s is the primary part of the company’s image. The restaurant serves delicious hamburgers, steaks, seafood entrees, appetizers, and the specialty item is chicken wings. Just about all of the restaurants hold alcoholic beverage licenses to sell beer and wine and if local law permits they also have a full liquor bar. The restaurants have become so famous that they sell souvenirs and curios along with T-shirts and sweatshirts all with the Hooters logo. Today there are over 435 Hooters throughout the United States.

Job Description/Average Wage

Cook: The cook is responsible for making the sandwiches and other entrée’s to serve the customers. Often they instruct others in the kitchen to help do preparation of some of the foods. The average wage for a cook at Hooters is $9.00 an hour.

Dishwasher: As a dishwasher, you’re going to help the cooking staff with any dish washing that needs to be done such as pots, pans and more.  You’re going to help with cleaning the tables, busing them, as well as making sure that the main restaurant remains clean.  The average wage is anywhere from $7 to $8 a hour.

Bartender: The bartender must be licensed and very knowledgeable in making drinks using liquors. The bartender must be reliable and make sure that the patrons are of legal drinking age and stop serving anyone who has had enough to drink. The average wage for a bartender is $31,000 a year.

Server: As a server, you’re going to be required to take orders such as food and drink orders.  You’re also going to be required to help assist the customers with any problems that they may have with their food.  You’re going to help with cleaning the tables, as well as ensuring that the entire restaurant remains clean.  The average wage for this position is going to vary anywhere from $3 to $7 a hour plus tips.

Hostess: You’re going to greet the patrons, as well as help them with getting to their seat.  You may have to help with the drink order and more.  From time to time, you may have to assist those up front with souvenir purchases and more.  This position is going to pay anywhere from $6 to $9 a hour.

Assistant Manager: The assistant manager is responsible for operations while on duty and must make sure that the restaurant is running efficiently. They must help with hiring, schedule, inventory and any problems that might occur with customers or employees while they are working. The average wage for an Assistant Manager is $38,333 a year.

Benefits

  • Competitive wage to the area in which they work
  • Health Insurance
  • 401 (k) Plan
  • Many other benefits as mentioned in the employee handbook.

How to Apply

If you are interested in working at Hooters you may apply by visiting their website:

http://www.hooters.com/careers