Avoid like the plague - Anonymous employee ezCater Employee Review

1.0
Dec 12, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Unlimited PTO (for now) Summer sweetness (also possibly going away)

Cons

There’s so much honestly. Most people in director positions and above are completely disconnected from their IC’s and even managers/senior managers. It all went south after Stefania left the company. They brought in a new CEO who was probably using ChatGPT for their decisions and managed to get fired within his first year and a half. This new CEO got rid of all the c-suite that made the company that it was. He alone ripped the rug from underneath the culture and now the company embodies fear to all employees. No one feels safe or secure in their positions. Every new c-suite position now has two titles to them, and for every new c-suite person brought into the company, there’s a new round of layoffs! Just recently they laid off about 40 people from the engineering side of the business with the average tenure being about 6 years between everyone there, on the week of Thanksgiving. You won’t be surprised to find there’s already openings for some of the terminated positions. The “startup” company hasn’t had any new rounds of funding since 2021 and likely won’t be getting one anytime soon. Employees were speculating to an acquisition would be looming to make sure the higher ups came out with their pockets filled.

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ezCater Response
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Being in an environment that moves quickly and makes hard decisions to facilitate long term success is not for everyone and I am sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy some of your time at ezCater. I hope you find or have found a role that is a better match for what you're looking for. Robert

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

I really love working at ezCater and having the opportunity to collaborate with so many different departments. One of the things I value most is the people. There is a strong sense of teamwork, support, and shared purpose across the company. I also appreciate the fast-paced culture and the chance to be part of an evolving company that is continuously growing and improving. The remote and hybrid model offers a great work/life blend, and Together Weeks provide meaningful in-person time to connect and strengthen relationships. Despite the recent changes, I trust that management and leadership are guiding us in the right direction and continuing to provide the resources and information we need to succeed. Overall, ezCater is a place where I feel proud to contribute, grow, and collaborate. Work/life blend The people The fast paced culture Being part of an evolving company Remote/hybrid model Together weeks for in person time

Cons

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1.0
Jul 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Remote work and the people. I have worked with some of the most talented, compassionate, and customer-focused coworkers of my career. They genuinely care about one another and about delivering an exceptional customer experience. The culture that once existed was something truly special.

Cons

The company has changed dramatically, and not for the better. There have been multiple rounds of layoffs, including a significant reduction in force recently and another round before Thanksgiving. Each time, the remaining employees have been expected to absorb more work with fewer resources. Burnout is widespread, morale is low, and many employees are actively looking for opportunities elsewhere. Leadership often feels disconnected from the day-to-day reality of the people doing the work. Decisions seem to prioritize short-term cost savings over employees, culture, and long-term success. Benefits have also moved in the wrong direction, including substantial reductions to PTO and sick leave, while expectations continue to increase. The saddest part is watching the incredible culture that made ezCater stand out slowly disappear. The company used to value work-life balance, employee well-being, and trust. Today, many employees feel overworked, undervalued, and uncertain about the future. I joined ezCater believing it was one of those rare companies that truly lived its values. Looking back, that promise feels like it has faded. The people are still amazing—they’re the reason many of us stay—but leadership has made it increasingly difficult to see a long-term future here.

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