Is True Food Kitchen a good company to work for?

True Food Kitchen has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 749 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 4% over the last 12 months. 47% of employees would recommend working at True Food Kitchen to a friend and 29% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about True Food Kitchen have been left by employees working as Bartender , Server/Bartender and General Manager .

Does True Food Kitchen pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, True Food Kitchen employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at True Food Kitchen. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at True Food Kitchen?

47% of True Food Kitchen employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated True Food Kitchen 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at True Food Kitchen?

Server (197) , Server/Waiter (87) , Hostess (70) , Bartender (31) , Server/Bartender (28) , Host (22) , Host/Hostess (20) , Line Cook (18) , General Manager (17) , Server/Waitress (12) , Busser/Runner (10) , Manager (9) , Sous Chef (9) , Chef (8) , Executive Chef (7)

What are the pros of working at True Food Kitchen according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and good values behind their purpose in their meal" ((in 46 reviews)); "Hospitality experience and great coworkers" ((in 45 reviews)); "Some good people there that made the work tolerable" ((in 36 reviews)); "Local store staff are great." ((in 34 reviews)); "Good money if it’s busy" ((in 25 reviews))

What are the cons of working at True Food Kitchen according to real employee reviews?

"managers were rude and not accommodating" ((in 36 reviews)); "Long hours and underpaid" ((in 32 reviews)); "Blatant favoritism." ((in 15 reviews)); "No benefits." ((in 9 reviews)); "no work life balance even though company preaches it during all company conference calls." ((in 8 reviews))

What are the top reviewed True Food Kitchen locations?

Austin , Chicago , Plano , San Diego , Newport Beach , Phoenix , Dallas , Atlanta , Nashville , Fairfax , Scottsdale , Palo Alto , Bethesda , Kansas City , Denver , Boca Raton , Walnut Creek , Pasadena , Jacksonville , Alpharetta , Houston , Santa Monica , The Woodlands , New Orleans , King of Prussia , El Segundo , Naples , Hackensack , Arlington , Garden City

True Food Kitchen reviews

3.6

47% would recommend to a friend

(737 total reviews)

Peter Koumas

Not enough data to show CEO approval

29% positive business outlook

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True Food Kitchen has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 737 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The True Food Kitchen employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

737 reviews

3.0

Aug 4, 2024

Good experience in food service

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Surrounded by healthy food! Rigorous knowledge of ingredients and recipes. And more conscious fellow employees.

Cons

A lot of studying and tests required for seasonal rotating menus. High turnover rate. Management didn't always protect staff in vulnerable situations.

True Food Kitchen Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your insights regarding the demands of studying the seasonal menus. We recognize this can be challenging and are continually seeking ways to streamline and support our team through these processes. Further, ensuring that our team feels secure and supported is a priority for us, and we are committed to addressing these issues more effectively. Thank you again for bringing these matters to our attention.

4.0

Jul 25, 2024

Decent job

Server/waiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working environment. Good management and coworkers

Cons

Can be a lot of work and the results sometimes don’t reflect the effort put in.

True Food Kitchen Response

1y

Thank you for your positive feedback. We're glad to hear that you appreciate the working environment, and that you find the management and coworkers to be supportive. We understand that the effort you put in should be reflected in the results and we are committed to ensuring that our team's hard work is recognized and rewarded appropriately. Your feedback will help us evaluate how we can better align our efforts with the outcomes and address any discrepancies.

1.0

Jul 22, 2024

Chaotic but potential to make decent money

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Possible to make decent money, especially if you move up to server. Flexible with school schedules.

Cons

High-volume restaurant, can be extremely busy and chaotic especially when other servers call out. A history of both supportive and checked-out managers. High turnover. Blatant favoritism.

True Food Kitchen Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your insights. We understand that working in a high-volume restaurant can be challenging, especially during busy periods and when facing staffing issues. We are committed to addressing these concerns and improving our management practices to ensure consistency, fairness, and better support for all team members. Thank you again for your feedback and for contributing to our efforts to create a better work environment.

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