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 hours and pay that make it a great job" ((in 47 reviews)); "Great coworkers and great food!" ((in 46 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 37 reviews)); "Local store staff are great." ((in 33 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 37 reviews)); "Long hours and underpaid" ((in 27 reviews)); "Blatant favoritism." ((in 16 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

1.0

May 1, 2024

Slimy, Filthy, and not lucrative

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Food could be good if everything wasnt gross and filthy

Cons

So gross and dirty. Only one table a night

True Food Kitchen Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your concerns. We are very sorry to hear about your experience with the cleanliness at our restaurant. Maintaining a clean and welcoming environment is a top priority for us, and we take such matters seriously. Your feedback is crucial in helping us to identify areas for improvement.

4.0

Apr 30, 2024

Great restaurant environment

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great food and nice environment to work in. Consistently busy!

Cons

Tip share can be challenging at times.

True Food Kitchen Response

1y

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the management team and work environment. Creating a positive and supportive atmosphere is a top priority for us, and it's wonderful to know that you felt valued and appreciated. We are grateful to have had you as a valued team member!

4.0

Apr 29, 2024

Great base pay

Assistant general manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Higher base pay than most restaurants in the county, healthy food, bonus structure, PTO, health benefits

Cons

Lack of training to succeed, lots of shake up in head office creating a ripple effect

True Food Kitchen Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We're so glad that you had an overall good experience during your time with us. We are aware that recent changes in the head office may have had an impact on our operations and your experience. Rest assured that we are actively working to address these challenges.

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