What exactly is different about new york clientele or working conditions that makes the restauranteurs think they need this specific type of experience in their employees?
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1 :
In today's sad world, they may think previous experience in NY means: 1) there is less chance you are a terrorist; 2) you have experience and patience in dealing with other cultures in a polite and expeditious fashion; 3) they may be conscientious about checking your references and don't want to spend a lot of time and money doing it; 4) you are more flexible about work hours; 5) you understand how to behave in a given job in a given part of the city.
2 :
Maybe they just meant that you should have some work experience in restaurant field to be considered and not necessarily in New York.
3 :
Work in a New York restaurant and you'll figure it out.
