jobs at nightclubs/lounges

Originally posted by in_the_zone
Hey OTW....

In response to your questions, this club gets pretty filled up especially on the weekend...on the weekdays, Tuesday for example, on industry night, it was full but not packed.

I found out that the waitresses work 8 hours....830-5am. Door hours are lighter, and they are especially interested in hiring women. Because I have no experience in waitressing, I would think that door might be the more ideal job.

As to dress code... I am a huge girly girl, so I love the idea of wearing cute tops, minis and heels. This club definitely seeks to have a certain image...so I'm pretty sure there are certain expectations of staff, but it seems reasonable.

As to whether to apply...I'm really debating whether to pursue it now, and work two nights a week then really pick up after school slows down for winter break. Basically, I always thought this would be a good summer job, but the extra money now would mean a new car, which is motivating me to possibly pursue this sooner rather than as late as next year.

Working the door might be a good idea. If you want to start waitressing and get experience, maybe it's best to start off on a slow night or even at a place that doesn't get too crowded on even their busy nights.

I started off as a server working part time on the weekends and then after a year my boss asked if I wanted to start training behind the bar. I couldn't resist. Soon I was working 6 nights a week...my sleep schedule was whack, and I got sucked in because the cash was always there.

I know the club you're interested in has an image, but please reconsider wearing heels. Heels as the door girl might not sound bad, but if you're out on the floor, you'd want to get better shoes if you value your feet. I don't know how many girls I sent home after they had the nerve to show up in open-toed heels.