History of Long Horn Steakhouse

George McKerrow Jr. started the first Long Horn Steakhouse in Peachtree Street in Atlanta, Georgia. Then it was referred to as Long Horn Steaks Restaurant & Saloon.   At first the restaurant initially struggled financially, however, a snow storm stranded many motorists and the owner offered them drinks for only $1. This helps the restaurant to make a huge profit and be successful. In 1990 the franchise had spread across the south and eventually into Puerto Rico.

Finally in August of 2007 Long Horn Steakhouse was purchased by Darden Restaurants becoming one of the many sister chains of restaurants owned by the company.   This restaurant has a Western/Texan theme with each location having oil paintings, photos, and selected Western memorabilia that support this theme. They are really known for serving Texas Tonion and Wild West Shrimp among many other delicious dishes

Hours of Operation:   Sun-Thurs: 11:00am-10:00pm; Fri-Sat: 11:00am-11:00pm

Minimum Age to Work Here:   16 years old

Positions Available:   Team Member, Server, Server Assistant, Bartender, Line Cook, Prep Cook, Dishwasher, Manager in Training, Assistant Manager, Manager

Background Check Required?  Yes

Negotiation:   Set hourly rate.   There is no room for negotiation.

Job description/Average wage

Restaurant Manager: The restaurant manager is in charge of total operations of the restaurant. He/She must make sure that inventory is kept, schedules are done, payroll, cash deposits made, and many other functions that are required to run a full-service restaurant. The average wage for a restaurant manager is $45,700 a year.

Server: As a server, you’re going to be in charge of taking orders, helping customers with their food selection, as well as making sure that they are happy with their experience.     You’re going to help with refills, as well as cleaning up any dishes.   In your downtime, you will keep the lobby and area clean, as well as assist those in the back kitchen.   The average wage is anywhere from $2 to $9 a hour plus tips.

Dishwasher: As a dishwasher, you’re going to clean up tables, mop down the outside area, as well as clean the dishes that come back to the kitchen.   You’re going to also help with cleaning the kitchen materials such as pots, pans and more.   The average wage for a dishwasher is going to be anywhere from $7 to $10 a hour.

Manager: The manager over several restaurants in an area is usually referred to as a district manager and he/she must make sure that all the restaurants in that district are being run smoothly with no problems. Often they must train new managers over a restaurant, take care of any personnel problems, and make sure that the restaurants are kept within a budget. The average wage for this manager is $58,750.

Bartender: The bartender must be licensed and know how to make all sorts of mixed drinks using the different types of alcohols with fruit drinks, water, or sodas. They must be able to keep the bar in order and not serve someone who has had their limit in alcohol consumption. When a server is given the bartender an order they must prepare the drink according to the required amounts of alcohol to the mix they are using with the drink. When someone comes to the bar and orders drinks they must make sure that they get proper ID making sure the customer is of legal age before serving them. The average wage of a bartender is $9.00 an hour.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Wealth Building Benefits

Atmosphere and Perks

Working for a company like Longhorn Steakhouse is indeed great for you are given the opportunity have a  great time working in a fun and fast paced working environment. The perks include competitive pay rates, paid on the job training and competitive pay scales. The benefits that the company offers for eligible employees also include retirement plans, health and medical insurance, product discounts and paid time off. You will also be able to budget your time with the flexible workweek it offers.

Interview Questions

Describe your favorite restaurant?

Do you get any perks such as free food or meals?

How do you deal with difficult customers?

Can you work late nights or weekends?

What will you do if you will see co-workers stealing food?

How will you handle conflicts with the supervisor?

Are you willing to work in replace of a co-worker who have absences without notifying the management in advance?

Describe your previous job experiences.

Why should the company hire you?

Interview Tips

After you have filled out the application, you will be called for an interview in two or more weeks. The location manager of the Longhorn Steakhouse will contact you for an interview schedule. To get a long lasting impression, make sure to be well dressed during the interview. Show your best in answering all the questions too. The questions will likely revolve about your past experiences and your ability to handle the job well. You should be tactful in answering questions; maintain an eye to eye contact and make sure to exude confidence while the interview is in progress. Getting the manager’s approval to hire you can be a lot easier if you will be able to establish your credibility and suitability for the position you are applying for.

How to apply

You may apply for these positions and many other positions by going to their website at:   http://www.longhorn.submit4jobs.com

Please feel free to go to your local Long Horn Steakhouse and apply in person for open positions in your area.