How to ruin a company in 24 months - Account Management ezCater Employee Review

2.0
Jun 27, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Incredible people, many that are no longer with the company, for no fault of their own. At least until about a year ago, making solid money wasn't overly difficult, but that's no longer the case, but the addressable market is still very much there for the taking. If you're scrappy and entrepreneurial, you'll have every opportunity to raise your hand for impactful projects, but expect scope and direction to change quarterly/monthly, if not more than that.

Cons

There are literally no adults in the room. The board hired an incapable, first time CEO 2 years ago who blew up GTM, wiped out the majority of the C-suite and had every intention of slicing and dicing the business to attract buyers. When that didn't work, the board tossed him and his crony CRO out of the compay 6 months ago. Out of the woods? Nope. What followed was a prolonged 'strategic review' of the business, more gaslighting, and the eventual mass layoff of half of the sales organization last month. The worst part? They're now rehiring middle managers and IC's once again, so this was all done to cast off employees they wanted no part of and didn't want to invest in. Wild stuff.

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ezCater Response
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I share your appreciation for our incredible team, today and in the past, and the entrepreneurial spirit that sets our culture apart. The strategic review cited in your feedback was initiated with the goal of ensuring our company’s long-term sustainability and future growth, and so that we can best meet the needs of our customers and catering partners. This said, I understand change can be difficult to navigate. Regarding your comment on hiring, as any business evolves, we assess our organizational structure. This sometimes means recruiting for roles that align with new priorities or respond to emerging business needs. Thank you, Robert

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
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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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