Is Universal Studios a good company to work for as a Lead Ride Operator?

Lead Ride Operator professionals working at Universal Studios have rated their employer with 3.8 out of 5 stars in 91 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of Universal Studios employees being 3.8 out of 5 stars. Search open Lead Ride Operator Jobs at Universal Studios now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Lead Ride Operator interview questions at Universal Studios .

Does Universal Studios pay Lead Ride Operator employees well?

Lead Ride Operator professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Universal Studios with 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 91 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 12.7% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Lead Ride Operator salaries at Universal Studios.

How happy are Lead Ride Operator professionals working at Universal Studios?

75% of Lead Ride Operator employees at Universal Studios would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 88% in the past 12 months. Lead Ride Operator professionals have also rated Universal Studios with a 3.4 rating for work-life-balance, 4.3 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.9 rating for culture and values and 4.1 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Universal Studios?

Attractions Attendant (92) , Ride Operator (89) , Cashier (41) , Retail Sales Associate (38) , Sales Associate (38) , Food Stand Attendant (30) , Security Officer (21) , Lifeguard (18) , Bartender (17) , Line Cook (16) , Ride Attendant (16) , Server (15) , Sales Associate/Cashier (14) , Food Service Worker (13) , Food and Beverage (13)

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

"Great benefits and a fair amount of advancement opportunity" ((in 184 reviews)); "The people are great and it's very happy to work in a theme park." ((in 119 reviews)); "fun, great coworkers, learn customer service and how to work independently, chances to move up the ladder" ((in 69 reviews)); "Free tickets for friends and family" ((in 60 reviews)); "Fun work environment and co workers" ((in 33 reviews))

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

"Bad management and HR doesn't do a lot to help you out." ((in 120 reviews)); "Hours were long and sometimes unpredictable." ((in 95 reviews)); "Too much favoritism" ((in 51 reviews)); "The managers have no clue what they are doing." ((in 47 reviews)); "Low salary compared to high work hours (average 60 hours per week)" ((in 16 reviews))

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Universal Studios Lead Ride Operator reviews

3.8

75% would recommend to a friend

(91 total reviews)

Thomas L. Williams

92% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

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Lead Ride Operator employees have rated Universal Studios with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 91 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Lead Ride Operator professionals have a good working experience there. Universal Studios is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Lead Ride Operator professionals compared to other employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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91 reviews

4.0

Jul 10, 2024

It was cool

Ride operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of cool people to meet

Cons

Management sucks and lots of favorites

4.0

Jul 9, 2024

Co workers

Ride operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone was friendly and helpful.

Cons

The weather in summer makes work unbearable.

4.0

Jun 10, 2024

Great Job to get you through college

Ride operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very flexible with schedule Great perks!

Cons

Pay is average. Could be better

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