Great depending on which location you're in - GSL Pilot Flying J Employee Review

4.0
Jul 24, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I have worked at four different locations- which shows they WANT to keep their employees, you feel non-disposable. Pay is decent, sometimes flexible with work/life balance, room to advance, meeting all sorts of people (drivers), fast-paced environment, focus is on guest experience and employee satisfaction, sales and scores bonuses, employee discount on food, close relationships with co-workers..

Cons

Too many employees get away with no call/no shows leaving one shift unable to function properly, and causing scores to plummet. Training is very limited. Cranky guests and little help from uppers to handle escalated situations. Rewards program ALWAYS has glitches- which causes more cranky guests and loss in sales. Policies seem to be "whatever you want" depending on the day... there is no structure to rules. Employees being punished by having their hours cut..

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Pilot Flying J Response
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We appreciate you expressing your concerns on trainings and retrainings. Let's continue the conversation to see how we can improve our training opportunities. Please reach out to us at pfjhr@pilottravelcenters.com to discuss your comments further.

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