A FORMER Hooters Girl has shared her experience during the training process that came with unexpected fees and a strict dress code.
The woman came clean in a candid YouTube video that chronicled her emotions during her Hooters Girl Orientation period.
During a tell-all video, Youtube blogger Destiny La'Nell shares the reasoning behind why the company charges a training fee, a uniform fee, and the strict rules behind wearing the Hooters uniforms.
It consists of the waitress preparing for her first day of Orientation and then sharing her thoughts afterward.
She shares information that many people wouldn't know and pulls back a curtain into what it is like starting out as a Hooters Girl.
"Y'all you going to spend some money when getting this job. That is one thing that, when I was doing my research, that nobody really talked about is, like, how much money goes into, you know, actually getting started," La'Nell states at the beginning of the video.
"I spent about $50 on all three trainings altogether," she states.
The former Hooters Girl then offers some advice and recommends finding self-paced training for any alcohol or food service-related training periods.
There is also a gap period between hiring and training and actually an Orientation date, but you can't start Orientation until training is complete.
"You also have to pay $50 for shoes and your pantyhose, so pantyhose is $5 and shoes is $45," she claims.
At La'Nell's work establishment, the pantyhose had to be purchased in cash due to it coming out of a chic vending machine.
The Skechers-brand shoes luckily ended up only being $40 plus tax, which was a deal.
In addition, the young woman says she financially invested in hygiene care items and new makeup for her Hooters work bag, such as a toothbrush set, tampons, hand sanitizer, and more.
"I spent a couple hundred just without starting a job, so I need to get to work," she exclaims.
Halfway through the video, La'Nell returns from her Hooters orientation and shares some anecdotes from her time.
"There's a uniform schedule. They'll give all of that to you. It's very confusing, but I think I'm just always going to bring both uniforms, so I never, like, show up wearing the wrong thing," she states.
La'Nell then shows viewers the two uniforms she flip-flops through at the place of work.
The white Hooters tank top style, orange shorts with the company logo, and a Hooters brand brown apron are what she says she has to wear most of the week.
The fashion shorts are incredibly tiny, but according to the woman, "the pantyhose make such a big difference. It's a lot more comfortable fit."
The other uniform she exhibits is comprised of black shorts with the Hooters logo, a black Hooters tank top, and a black Hooters apron.
To cut costs, she brought a pair of her own white calf-length no-logo socks, but they can be purchased from the company merchandise vending machine for around $2.50 as well.
A strict company policy she shares is that Hooters Girls are not allowed to wear their uniforms out in public.
Each establishment provides a dressing area for all of the young women to change into their work attire.
"Right off the rip y'all, I spent so much money. I'm just ready to make it back. I don't want to spend another dime," she declares.
Her work-related statements about the hidden fees associated with working for the franchise were very valued and the comment section showcased that.
"Nobody talks about having to pay for training and it’s crazy! I just got hired not too long ago and thought I was getting set up. Love your video though!" one viewer commented.
"Thank you for this!! I have my audition tomorrow & had my first interview today & they ain't say NOTHING about me having to pay for training sooo, thank you for the transparency & heads up!" another added.
The US Sun reached out to Hooters for a comment and has not yet heard back.
