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 36 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 26 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 24 reviews)); "Great coworkers and a supported environment." ((in 22 reviews)); "Employees are nice." ((in 10 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 38 reviews)); "Management is awful and wasteful" ((in 23 reviews)); "Upper Management is cut throat and they seem out one up each which trickles down to the staff." ((in 11 reviews)); "Long hours and sometimes hectic" ((in 11 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 10 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

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

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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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343 reviews

3.0

Apr 24, 2015

It (barely) pays the bills

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work/life balance The product is beautiful and unique Nice co-workers Decent employee discount at estate restaurants/shops

Cons

Poorly managed, particularly middle-management Oppressive corporate culture Management has an Inner-circle mentality; reluctant of "outsiders"with a lot of work experience Co. acts as if you should be lucky you work there Low pay & meager benefits

3.0

Nov 5, 2018

Poverty level pay

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Beautiful estate to look at while you drive to your work venue

Cons

I worked 37-40 hours a week in their 'crown jewel', the Dining Room at The Inn. I made less a month than my 80 year old mother gets in social security.

2.0

Feb 25, 2018

One sided commitment with no concern for employee well-being.

Wine associate

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Co-workers were very helpful and knowledgeable.

Cons

My entire department was conveniently scheduled for 7.5 hour shifts so they did not need to provide any lunch breaks. Unfortunately, the shifts would run over well past time, often longer than 9 hours . You would be required to stay as you had people in your stations/bar area. Not much appreciation as no one ever said, "Can you stay, or thanks for staying". During the busy season, this was a daily occurrence. When the slow season came they send you home, even though you have diligently driven into the estate in your uniform for work. Very much a one-sided commitment, with very little thought about the worker involved.

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