Work-from-home option can't save a toxic culture - Anonymous employee ezCater Employee Review

1.0
Jun 27, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

This list used to be so long! Makes me sad to say, but honestly the best thing ezCater has to offer is that you get to work from home (for now).

Cons

Changes are necessary, especially when trying to grow and achieve new goals. C-Level management has a nasty habit of gaslighting you into thinking the way they go about these changes is normal, acceptable behavior. It is not. Nor does it promote growth. The way that everything is going, it feels more and more clear every day that the investors (or, as we call it The Board) are just ready to wash their hands clean and move on so they can actually enjoy their last 20 years or so of retirement. Both Sales as well as Operations of been systematically carpet bombed; with C-Level management removing core team members and team leaders, dismantling the culture values, or commonly raising quotas for sales teams completely unannounced right before having to pay commissions. They've removed the ezLanguage through our whole process, efficiently snuffing out everything that made ezCater stand out. Now, you just have another billion dollar tech company doing the same thing as everyone else offering zero value to not only their employees, but really to their Restaurant Partners as well as Customers. They will gaslight you into thinking that this kind of behavior is normal and is to be accepted. Last week, they made the decision to lay off between 50-60 internal agents to shift focus to outsourced support and AI. They laid everyone off one by one while we all waited our turn to know if we would still have a job or not, and those that remain are expected to simply 'focus on their work' and 'embrace the change'. This is not normal, or healthy behavior; let alone how you would logically want to try and run a company that you're pushing for 10x growth. That's another thing while I'm at it, they keep coming up with this outlandish goals, and when we inevitably fall short they shake the tree again to find another way to be cheap instead of looking inward. This used to be a company that felt like home, and like it had a future/career. Now, it's just a sad empty shell of what it used to be. There is no career ladder to climb. They will dance you around internal interviews for months on end only to continuously hire externally. There are two folks still there in management that did work as agents in the past, but I feel like they're almost just tokens to show "oh look we were in the same seat as you at one point". Please do not let the 5 star reviews that may sprinkle in here deceive you. This is not a company you want to work for.

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
Anonymous employee
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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

Cant think of any, really enjoying going to work (remotely) every day!

1.0
Jul 14, 2026
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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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