I don't work there anymore, but when I did I was there for over 4 years and I will tell you, at that time they were really strict about checking references and what not, I actually applied as a server initially and I was in my early 20s had several years experience but because one of my references from my previous employers was enough for the general manager to ask me why I was terminated (I had a really bad guest complaint from a large party) he would not hire me as server at first so I had to start as host. But on the other hand, I also I had a background(multiple misdemeanors and 1 felony 5)and that DID NOT affect my employment- but I also did not have any theft or drug charges. I also worked with a girl that had felony theft/fraud charges who was hired. So honestly, I would give it a shot, depending on the manager they may not use it against you as long as your honest if they ask about it. But they will check references and background but I never heard anything about them looking at my social media. But, I was a hiring manager for another restaurant and we DID do background checks mainly just looking for theft or drug charges, and if we could pull them up on Facebook we did occasionally look. So if your concerned about something on your social media page I would just set it to private while your on the job search. I hope this helped lol