Does HMSHost pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, HMSHost employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at HMSHost. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at HMSHost?

33% of HMSHost employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated HMSHost 2.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.3 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at HMSHost?

Barista (297) , Cashier (78) , Manager (77) , Bartender (76) , Shift Supervisor (70) , Server (58) , Server/Bartender (51) , Supervisor (45) , Assistant Manager (43) , Cashier/Barista (35) , Line Cook (35) , Shift Manager (34) , Server/Waiter (31) , Starbucks-Barista (31) , Cook (29)

What are the pros of working at HMSHost according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and if you’re lucky the associates aren’t as bad as other unions have." ((in 176 reviews)); "There are good benefits and they pay Well.. but it's not a company you want stay with for a long time" ((in 125 reviews)); "Free food that's it!! Nothing Else and I mean nothing Else" ((in 71 reviews)); "Good money and you never work more than 40 hours" ((in 64 reviews)); "The only pros I can think of is a free meal as long as its not over $12" ((in 59 reviews))

What are the cons of working at HMSHost according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and extremely understaffed" ((in 319 reviews)); "Many of the managers have worked while sick with Covid and were still handling food." ((in 120 reviews)); "The hours are long and If someone calls in sick they make you work their shift." ((in 60 reviews)); "No training provided" ((in 53 reviews)); "There is clear favoritism within upper management." ((in 41 reviews))

What are employees saying about HMSHost layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about HMSHost layoffs and their outlook for job security at HMSHost in 2026.

What are the top reviewed HMSHost locations?

Charlotte , Orlando , Las Vegas , Bethesda , Los Angeles , Chicago , Phoenix , Dallas , Atlanta , Tampa , Saint Louis , Houston , Fort Myers , SeaTac , Spokane , Portland , Fort Lauderdale , New York , Santa Ana , Jacksonville , Miami , Salt Lake City , Raleigh , Norfolk , Minneapolis , Nashville , Columbus , Newark , Indianapolis , Sacramento

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2.8

33% would recommend to a friend

(2,400 total reviews)

Steve Johnson

34% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Career opportunities

2.4

Work/Life balance

2.3

Culture & values

2.2

Senior management

HMSHost has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,400 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The HMSHost employee rating is 24% below average for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

3.0

Mar 19, 2026

Barista trainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people Tips Pretty Flexible

Cons

Management Short staffed Chaotic shifts Early opens

2.0

Mar 15, 2026

Trash

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free food, weekly pay. A job.

Cons

Favoritism. Horrible upper management. Favoritism and inconsistent application of rules. "Managers" are treated like garbage.

5.0

Mar 12, 2026

Overall it was a good experience

Management trainee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good exposure to the industry

Cons

No work life balance initially

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