Does Makeready pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Makeready employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Makeready. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Makeready?

50% of Makeready employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Makeready 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Makeready?

Bartender (2) , Corporate Director (2) , Line Cook (2) , Manager (2) , Server (2)

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

"Full time employees are eligible for good benefits." ((in 10 reviews))

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

"Senior Leadership is absolutely awful." ((in 5 reviews)); "Management has historically not been good." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Makeready locations?

Dallas , Denver , Nashville , Charleston , New Orleans , Savannah , New York , Houston , Columbus

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Makeready reviews

3.1

50% would recommend to a friend

(45 total reviews)

Eric Gavin

39% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Career opportunities

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.9

Senior management

Makeready has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 45 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Makeready employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Hotels & Travel Accommodation industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

45 reviews

3.0

Jun 2, 2025

Always busy

Restaurant supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly, decent pay, they work with your schedule

Cons

Lots of hours and always busy.

5.0

Apr 18, 2025

People over Process

People and culture

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working at Makeready has been an incredibly rewarding experience, largely due to the exceptional workplace culture. From day one, it was clear that this is a company that genuinely values its people—not just as team members, but as individuals. The leadership team fosters a culture of openness, respect, and collaboration. Communication is transparent, and new ideas are always welcomed, no matter your position or tenure. There’s a strong emphasis on learning and growth, and the support from both peers and leaders makes it easy to thrive professionally. The culture at Makeready is one of inclusion, encouragement, and positivity. It’s inspiring to be part of a workplace that not only talks about Guiding Principles—but lives them every day.

Cons

I do not have anything negative to say about Makeready

2.0

Jan 21, 2025

Probably a good place to work for salary. Hourly employees are mistreated.

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun environment High hourly rate for tipped employees

Cons

Long hours with no breaks offered Leadership ignores or brushes off associate concerns Misleading policies regarding compensation Lack of interdepartmental communication Employment opportunities based on appearance Unprofessional behavior in higher management, including sexual harrassment

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Jobs at Makeready

Director of Front Office