Company on the Decline - Server True Food Kitchen Employee Review

2.0
Mar 1, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Used to serve healthy food. Used to work as a team and have good standards. Used to have strong systems and positive culture. Used to be busy.

Cons

Notice I said "used to" for everything. Company headed in wrong direction. Adding sugar, salt and fat to menu. Not healthy. Becoming more like Cheesecake or CPK. No longer "true" to the brand. There's as much sugar in the lemonade as a 12oz can of coke. The ONLY thing that matters is labor. Hours getting cut. They don't care about employees or the original concept. Fewer managers and regionals so all are doing more work. There is discord at the top and poor communication. We get inaccurate training information. Service standards have dropped. Employees sense the frustration of the management team. Lots of turnover. The guests are noticing the changes. Smaller portions, lesser quality. Higher prices. Stressed out management. Menu is very dated. Using popular dishes from the late 90s, early 2000s. No longer a fresh, seasonal concept. New CEO is ruining the brand. He was at our location once. He didn't talk to staff. That speaks volumes. It was time to leave this sinking ship.

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True Food Kitchen Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We're sorry to hear about your concerns and the direction you feel the company is headed. We take your feedback seriously and will review it carefully to address the issues raised. Your insights are valuable as we strive to maintain the integrity of our brand and ensure a positive experience for both our team members and guests.

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5.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

Great management, good people. Fun environment

Cons

Not many cons honestly. Overall great

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True Food Kitchen Response
1mo
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your management team and your work environment. We are committed to maintaining this standard and thank you for helping us grow!
4.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Sociable company culture and slightly above average pay

Cons

Very corporate structure, especially at the quarterly reviews

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True Food Kitchen Response
3w
Thank you for your review! We are pleased you enjoyed the company culture and felt fairly compensated. We're committed to maintaining this standard and continuously striving to make our workplace even better. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for helping us grow!
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