Avoid at all costs - Head Waiter Caravan Restaurants Employee Review

2.0
3 Nov 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Team were friendly and almost felt like family. Bi weekly pay. No uniform.

Cons

The management team at this restaurant was extremely disorganised and often made poor operational decisions. In the mornings, they would regularly assign just one or two waiters to cover half of the restaurant each not because of a lack of staff, but to save money on labour costs. This made service chaotic and stressful, and it was impossible to maintain proper standards for customers. On more than one occasion, I was left outside alone with nearly a full terrace to manage, simply because they wanted to cut hours. There was no consideration for the staff’s workload or for customer experience. And barely any support from my managers in these situations just the occasional, “are you okay” and then run back inside with two plates. The managers were also quick to shut down any feedback or constructive criticism. Anyone who questioned their way of running things was treated as a problem rather than someone trying to help. Their lack of organisation and defensive attitude created a really unpleasant and unprofessional working environment. Overall, the place is poorly managed and should be avoided both for anyone considering working there and for customers expecting good service.

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Caravan Restaurants Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. We take all feedback seriously and are committed to addressing the issues you've raised. We apologise that your experience didn't meet your expectations, and we would like to learn more about your specific concerns to make improvements. Please reach out to me on paora@caravanandco.com so we can discuss this further. We're dedicated to creating a better workplace for our team members. Best wishes, Paora Durie People & Engagement Coordinator

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Caravan Restaurants Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you've enjoyed your time at Caravan and that you appreciate the Caravan culture. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we'll continue working hard to ensure our team members have a great work environment. We value your contribution to our team and look forward to seeing you succeed even further in your career here. Best wishes, Paora Durie People & Engagement Coordinator
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Cons

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