East is East, Chai Lounge

4433 Main St, Vancouver, BC

East is East, Chai Lounge Employer Reviews

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Review summary

Overall (15 reviews)
3.3
Company Culture
3.7
Work-Life Balance
3.3
Management
2.3
Compensation & Benefits
2.8
- Tip Rating
2.3
Advancement Opportunities
2.9
  • 53% Recommend
  • 20% Neutral
  • 27% Do not recommend

Top 3 Reasons to Work Here

  • Discounts & Benefits (11)
  • Coworkers (8)
  • Shift Flexibility (6)

Get free food and flexible shifts

(4)

Written by a Guest services in Vancouver, BC on Jun 08, 2026

  • Coworkers
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Location

Great place to work if you want start your hospitality journey.

Company Culture
5
Work Life Balance
3
Management
4
Compensation & Benefits
4
Advancement Opportunities
3

Server

(4)

Written by a Server in Vancouver, BC on Jun 02, 2026

  • Tips/Tip-Out
  • Shift Flexibility
  • Discounts & Benefits

The vibes are great here and you get staff meals, the opportunity to make great tips exists as well.

Company Culture
4
Work Life Balance
4
Management
4
Compensation & Benefits
4
Advancement Opportunities
3

Fun place to work at with fun co-workers and delicious meal

(4)

Written by a Food runner / expeditor in Vancouver, BC on Apr 02, 2026

  • Coworkers
  • Work Environment
  • Culture & Values

Great work environment, they provide free delicious employee meal as well, which such a big advantage for me personally

Company Culture
5
Work Life Balance
4
Management
3
Compensation & Benefits
4
Advancement Opportunities
4

Poor management and low hours

(3)

Written by a Host(ess) in Vancouver, BC on Mar 09, 2026

  • Coworkers
  • Discounts & Benefits
  • Work Environment

This restaurant often hires new staff but never gives enough hours. Shifts would range from only 2-4 hours and scheduling and management is very poor. It is clear they prioritize their senior staff and does not give proper training or scheduling w...

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Company Culture
3
Work Life Balance
3
Management
1
Compensation & Benefits
1
Advancement Opportunities
2

Bad management

(2)

Written by a Host(ess) in Vancouver, BC on Aug 20, 2025

  • Discounts & Benefits
  • Location

Management is horrible at this restaurant. No communication, always leaves you on read when you try to talk to bosses. Never get paid on time.

Company Culture
3
Work Life Balance
1
Management
1
Compensation & Benefits
1
Advancement Opportunities
1

challenging but rewarding

(4)

Written by a Server in Vancouver, BC on Mar 26, 2025

  • Coworkers
  • Culture & Values
  • Location

free food, fun environment, very busy, high turnover, but fun kitchen staff

Company Culture
4
Work Life Balance
3
Management
2
Compensation & Benefits
3
Advancement Opportunities
3

Nice place to work, good for a first job

(3)

Written by a Busser / server assistant in Vancouver, BC on Jan 14, 2025

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  • Discounts & Benefits
  • Work Environment

The coworkers are great and very friendly. I've had some trouble with shift availability, if it's a slow night, they won't let you clock in or if the manager scheduled you on a day you're not available, they won't change your shift, it will just b...

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Company Culture
4
Work Life Balance
5
Management
4
Compensation & Benefits
3
Advancement Opportunities
3

Great environment but not managed very well

(3)

Written by a Host(ess) in Vancouver, BC on Jul 30, 2024

  • Shift Flexibility
  • Discounts & Benefits
  • Hours

Atmosphere and employees were phenomenal, shift scheduling was very flexible and staff meals were amazing. Great introduction to higher end / fine-dining. Tip outs aren't great, but the management was the biggest problem. Super nice, but not very ...

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Company Culture
5
Work Life Balance
5
Management
1
Compensation & Benefits
3
Advancement Opportunities
4

The managers were always available to help if needed.

(4)

Written by a Busser / server assistant in Vancouver, BC on Jul 20, 2024

  • Shift Flexibility
  • Discounts & Benefits
  • Culture & Values

Company Culture
4
Work Life Balance
3
Management
3
Compensation & Benefits
2
Advancement Opportunities
2

A great introduction to serving

(4)

Written by a Server in Vancouver, BC on Sep 26, 2023

  • Coworkers
  • Discounts & Benefits
  • Hours

Other service staff and kitchen staff were friendly and nice to work with. Management can be sketchy and don't always pay you for overtime hours and take tips occasionally. Hours are great and guests are wonderful for the most part. Free food and ...

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Company Culture
4
Work Life Balance
5
Management
2
Compensation & Benefits
3
Advancement Opportunities
3