Racism, drugs, tip theft *by managers* - Bartender DLS Events Employee Review

1.0
14 Jun 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It’s flexible. Good venues(Hollywood palladium, Wiltern). You’ll see great shows while working, depending on which bar you’re assigned to. Some managers/co-workers were awesome. You’ll make decent $$ for what it is.

Cons

Racism. I’m Black, and once, a manager called me “blackie” to my face(zero repercussions). There was a fellow bartender that used to wear *a confederate flag t-shirt* to work(zero repercussions). Managers would steal tips, and there was a lot of drug use/clique-ish behavior(the in-crowd got more shifts, etc). Reporting any of this to HR(LOL) meant YOUR position was at-risk. Additionally, they would weaponize their positions to give a bad reference when former employees like myself would seek bartending work elsewhere. These are terrible people. *note to live nation* Your association with DLS at your venues hurts your brand. Please reconsider doing business with them.

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5.0
10 Jun 2026
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Pros

DLS Ballantyne rocks; Shannon and Nicole are great leaders and very flexible when it comes to scheduling. Money is average, but the environment and energy of the team makes up for it.

Cons

Wish they were busier and had more events

1.0
7 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The job itself was entertaining.

Cons

All upper management in the company have been friends for years so you will never break in with them if you’re coming from outside. If you’re trying to be a manager on the east coast, don’t bother. Your manager will treat you like the scum of the earth then fire you for what they feel is incompetence when they just refuse to teach you anything and want you to fail.

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