The Cheesecake Factory started out as a bakery in Los Angeles, California in 1971. Later the founder David M. Overton developed the Cheesecake Factory into a restaurant. Today there are over 148 restaurants in over 34 states with the name Cheesecake Factory. The company now operates 13 restaurants under the Grand Lux Café name and one under the RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen name.
The restaurants are characterized by extensive menus, custom décor, and large portions of food. The very first food restaurant was opened in Beverly Hills, California in 1978. This restaurant helps to establish the pattern for all of the other restaurants which is the pattern of offering an eclectic menu, big portions, and signature cheesecakes. Many of the restaurants delicious cheesecakes can be found in Barnes & Noble book stores inside their café’s.
The company operates a bakery facility in Calabasas, California that produces baked deserts and other products for their own restaurants as well as other food service operators, retailers, and distributors.
Hours of Operation: Mon-Thurs: 11:00am-11:00pm; Fri-Sat: 11:00am-12:00pm; Sun: 10:00am-11:00pm
Minimum Age to Work Here: 18 years old
Positions Available: Cashier, Host, Hostess, Server, Bartender, Busser, Dishwasher, Line Cook, Prep Cook, Kitchen Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Restaurant Manager, Quality Assurance Supervisor, Maintenance Technician, Department Assistant, Systems Analyst, Pricing Administrator, Guest Service Coordinator
Background Check Required? Yes
Negotiation: Set hourly rate. There is no room for negotiation.
Job Description/Average Wage
Front Desk Host: The front desk host seats people and greets them with a warm smile. They must make sure that their wait person knows that they have arrived and serves them instantly. The front desk host also takes care of the cash register taking payment from the customer. The average wage is $10.00 an hour.
Server: The Cheesecake Factory server takes the orders from the customers, serves them their food and makes sure that they are satisfied with the selection. They maybe ask to explain some of the items on the menu or prepare a take-out of one of the many delicious food items. The average wage for a server is $6.35 an hour + tips.
Baker: The baker is responsible for making all the delicious desserts fresh. They are in charge of the preparation of desserts and how they are handled. They must make sure that no desserts are served if they are too old. The average wage of a baker for the Cheesecake Factory depends on their years of experience and training. You must apply in person to find out your wage.
Manager / Supervisor: As the supervisor, you’re going to make sure that the store is running the right way, according to the company standard. You’re going to help open, close, as well as help with assigning tasks within the restaurant. You’re going to help assist other employees with any other tasks that they need help with such as running the cash register, etc. The average wage varies anyhwere from $32,000 to $56,000 a year.
Benefits
- Eligible crew members can accrue up two weeks’ vacation
- Pay is on experience and time with company
- Healthcare benefits
- 401 (k) Plan
- Many other benefits as explained in the employee hand book.
Atmosphere and Perks
The Cheesecake Factory provides good pay and extensive employment benefits. Even the part time workers can enjoy competitive pay scale rates and the eligible and full time workers can receive more benefit package and salary options. Cheesecake Factory employment perks include health and wellness benefits like Medical, dental, and health plans, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts for employees and their dependents, 401(k) plans and vacation leave and other forms of paid time off.
Interview Questions
What kind of person are you?
What prompts you to apply here?
What are your skill sets that will make you more preferable than other candidates for this position?
What are some of your favorite restaurants?
What are your weaknesses and strengths?
How do you deal with difficult customers?
Can you work late nights or weekends?
Do you have a reliable transportation?
How will you show high quality customer service?
What will you do if you have problems with the manager or your co-workers?
Interview Tips
If you will have the opportunity to prove your worth to be employed in this company, you should prepare for the job interview which is usually scheduled after a few days from the time you have submitted the requirements for enrollment. Dress appropriately and come in advance of the interview schedule. Interview questions are designed to assess your personality and skills for the job you have applied. You will also be asked about your previous job as well as your availability to work. Assure your interviewer that you have a reliable mode of transportation. Maintain an eye to eye focus with the interviewer to manifest your sincerity and interest. If the interviewer signaled to end the interview, do not forget to thank the manager or the hiring officer for the opportunity to be interviewed.
How to apply
You may apply for one of these positions or other available positions by going to your local Cheesecake Factory or by visiting their website:
http://www.cheesecakefactory.com/careers
Hours of Operation: Mon-Thurs: 11:00am-11:00pm; Fri-Sat: 11:00am-12:00pm; Sun: 10:00am-11:00pm
Minimum Age to Work Here: 18 years old
Positions Available: Cashier, Host, Hostess, Server, Bartender, Busser, Dishwasher, Line Cook, Prep Cook, Kitchen Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Restaurant Manager, Quality Assurance Supervisor, Maintenance Technician, Department Assistant, Systems Analyst, Pricing Administrator, Guest Service Coordinator
Background Check Required? Yes
Negotiation: Set hourly rate. There is no room for negotiation.