How To Become A Hooters Girl

There's something special about becoming a Hooters girl! Young women who work as servers at the Hooters restaurants become a family to one another. Their tight-fitting, short uniforms set them apart from all others not only in their restaurant while at work, but while out and about in their daily lives. Do you want to become a part of the Hooters Girl phenomenon?

Well, you aren't alone! All Hooters locations receive a steady flow of young women who want to wear the uniform and become a Hooters girl, but not everyone can be chosen. Following is a concise guide to getting hired as a Hooter girl. Do you have what it takes?

Age Limit

The minimum age to become a Hooters girl is 18, though in some states it may be raised to 21. This limit is in place because Hooters girls are expected to serve alcohol to their customers and in some states that is illegal for anyone under the drinking age of 21.

Personality Requirements

When you walk into a Hooters restaurant and ask to become a Hooters girl, you can expect your personality to be considered much more important than anything else. Hooters girls have to be very bubbly and super friendly and they always have to put their customers at ease and make them feel like they can let loose, have fun, and just relax while in the restaurant.

The Hooters website says that they are looking for girls that fit the classical "American cheerleader" or "surfer girl next door" image. This encompasses the outgoing, super friendly attitude as well as your looks.

Appearance Requirements

This is where many young women lose their opportunity to become a Hooters girl. This is one of the rare jobs where your appearance will count more than your actual skills and talents. They look for women who can fit nicely into their skimpy short/t-shirt uniform. You have to not only look good in the uniform, but feel comfortable enough wearing it throughout the restaurant that your bubbly personality doesn't change due to nerves.

It may not seem fair that so many young women are turned down because they simply do not fit the image or body type that the restaurant is looking for, but that is the reality of how a themed restaurant must operate. Hooters girls are essentially characters and must be chosen selectively.

After all, if everyone were let in, no one would dream of being a Hooters girl! The exclusivity of being chosen is what makes it a dream worth achieving for so many young women.

Communication Skills

Since Hooters girls are the front lines of the restaurant and are often the main attraction that customers are coming to see, the biggest skill set you will need are communication skills. While servers must always be nice and friendly if they want a tip, customer interaction is much more important in the Hooters establishment.

Miscellaneous Talents

Talents, especially singing and hula hooping are particular pluses as some Hooters locations allow their girls to entertain beyond just bringing out drinks and food. If you have an entertainment-oriented location near you, then your talents could get you in the door.

Currently, there is no way to apply to become a Hooters girl online. You will need to walk into the location nearest you and ask for an application and an interview.