Does Biltmore Estate pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Biltmore Estate employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Biltmore Estate. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Biltmore Estate?

77% of Biltmore Estate employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Biltmore Estate 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Biltmore Estate?

Retail Sales Associate (12) , Server (12) , Manager (7) , Customer Service Representative (6) , Supervisor (6) , Winery Associate (6) , Cook (5) , Host (5) , Intern (5) , Server/Waiter (5) , Wine Server (5) , Crew Leader (4) , Security Officer (4) , Wine Associate (4) , Administrative Assistant (3)

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

"family owned and run which is a plus and minus... great benefits" ((in 35 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 27 reviews)); "I absolutely love the history of the Vanderbilt family and it's such a beautiful place to work and drive through every day." ((in 21 reviews)); "Great coworkers and a supported environment." ((in 20 reviews)); "Employees are nice." ((in 11 reviews))

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

"I don't enjoy working nights and the low pay makes it impossible to live in Asheville." ((in 35 reviews)); "Management is awful and wasteful" ((in 22 reviews)); "Managers are always struggling to keep up with needs and demands, makes everyone beneath them feel like they are in a constant crisis." ((in 11 reviews)); "Upper Management is cut throat and they seem out one up each which trickles down to the staff." ((in 10 reviews)); "Long hours and sometimes hectic" ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about Biltmore Estate layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Biltmore Estate locations?

Asheville , Biltmore Forest , Barrington , Charlottesville , Arden , Weaverville , Charlotte , Boulder , Cape Coral , Lookout Mountain , Lords Valley , Holland , Coral Gables , Belleair , West Asheville , Biltmore

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Biltmore Estate reviews

3.9

77% would recommend to a friend

(343 total reviews)

Bill Cecil Jr.

85% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Culture & values

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Work/Life balance

Biltmore Estate has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 343 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Biltmore Estate 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

343 reviews

5.0

Jan 29, 2024

Longtime employee

Marketing department manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

10+ years I've been at Biltmore, I've had a wonderful experience with the company but mainly with my direct team. Very supportive and always encouraging growth.

Cons

Not many opporunities for upward growth, but they still focus on professional development in different ways.

4.0

Jan 26, 2024

I worked at the Inn on Biltmore Estate

Host/hostess

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice environment, nice staff, uniform provided, good food for employee's, beautiful property, cute benefits like discount at the restaurant, you can work your way up.

Cons

Not many, it was a fine job for when I was in highschool. Sometimes I had to work holidays, and I had the occasional rude rich person, harassment.

4.0

Jan 16, 2024

Great work environment but only part-time jobs available

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great atmosphere Great coworkers Free admission to the estate and employee discount

Cons

Only part-time positions available, the vast majority of employees across the estate are part time

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