I used to live next to Dick's for a year and it was great. Besides the people watching I'm in awe of their business success. For anyone doubting the volume of sales they do, i.e. unfamiliar with the siren call of Dick's...allow me to paint a picture for you.
It's 8am and the lot is spotless after being sprayed and wiped down, without a piece of litter in sight.
10:30am - There is a single line open with 4-5 people usually already hanging around waiting to grab a bite.
12:00pm - All three lines are open, with people standing practically all the way back to the road. That noon volume barely slows down just after dinner and picks right back up again until they close.
Dick's offers a consistent, quality product. On top of that their employees always provide good customer service, even during the busiest crowds.
Besides the good pay, benefits (including college tuition assistance) they also have management that don't force employees to deal with rude or abusive customers. Mentally ill people screaming at customers in line, panhandlers crowding the area, and plenty of drunk customers are a daily occurrence. The manager always backs up the employee's decision when dealing with difficulties. Hell, if you give the employees a hard enough time the other people in line might try to put you in your place. Don't underestimate the love for Dick's and a cheap, tasty burger.
I worked there! first job out of high school. The level of quality - both the food and the management - was so high.
Fries made from actual potatoes cut and peeled that morning, then cooked in small batches. After cooking they could sit in the hotbox for 5 minutes max. Past the 5 minute mark we couldn't sell them, they were set them aside for the crew. Sadly that didn't happen very often! we cooked just fast enough to stay just ahead of orders. Burgers, 10 minutes max after cooking. Shakes made from actual ice cream, hand-scooped and whipped up on the spot.
As for the management, my boss at Dick's was amazing and supportive. Round about my fourth day we're getting the lunch rush. Boss comes running out onto the floor to work with us. He yells "who doesn't know how to do shakes?" Me, I say. "Good," he yells, "you go do shakes!" No criticism, no judgment, he let me know that he had my back and by the end of the lunch rush I was expert. Within a month I was closing night shift. The level of trust, backed by a skilled boss working alongside us, was exhilirating.
FreeGums on June 14th, 2021 at 22:03 UTC »
I still can't believe their food is still that cheap.
syrup_no on June 15th, 2021 at 00:36 UTC »
I used to live next to Dick's for a year and it was great. Besides the people watching I'm in awe of their business success. For anyone doubting the volume of sales they do, i.e. unfamiliar with the siren call of Dick's...allow me to paint a picture for you.
It's 8am and the lot is spotless after being sprayed and wiped down, without a piece of litter in sight.
10:30am - There is a single line open with 4-5 people usually already hanging around waiting to grab a bite.
12:00pm - All three lines are open, with people standing practically all the way back to the road. That noon volume barely slows down just after dinner and picks right back up again until they close.
Dick's offers a consistent, quality product. On top of that their employees always provide good customer service, even during the busiest crowds.
Besides the good pay, benefits (including college tuition assistance) they also have management that don't force employees to deal with rude or abusive customers. Mentally ill people screaming at customers in line, panhandlers crowding the area, and plenty of drunk customers are a daily occurrence. The manager always backs up the employee's decision when dealing with difficulties. Hell, if you give the employees a hard enough time the other people in line might try to put you in your place. Don't underestimate the love for Dick's and a cheap, tasty burger.
lovethemstars on June 15th, 2021 at 01:23 UTC »
I worked there! first job out of high school. The level of quality - both the food and the management - was so high.
Fries made from actual potatoes cut and peeled that morning, then cooked in small batches. After cooking they could sit in the hotbox for 5 minutes max. Past the 5 minute mark we couldn't sell them, they were set them aside for the crew. Sadly that didn't happen very often! we cooked just fast enough to stay just ahead of orders. Burgers, 10 minutes max after cooking. Shakes made from actual ice cream, hand-scooped and whipped up on the spot.
As for the management, my boss at Dick's was amazing and supportive. Round about my fourth day we're getting the lunch rush. Boss comes running out onto the floor to work with us. He yells "who doesn't know how to do shakes?" Me, I say. "Good," he yells, "you go do shakes!" No criticism, no judgment, he let me know that he had my back and by the end of the lunch rush I was expert. Within a month I was closing night shift. The level of trust, backed by a skilled boss working alongside us, was exhilirating.
Loooved working there.