Does HMSHost pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, HMSHost employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at HMSHost. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at HMSHost?

33% of HMSHost employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated HMSHost 2.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.3 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at HMSHost?

Barista (297) , Cashier (78) , Manager (77) , Bartender (76) , Shift Supervisor (70) , Server (58) , Server/Bartender (51) , Supervisor (45) , Assistant Manager (43) , Cashier/Barista (35) , Line Cook (35) , Shift Manager (34) , Server/Waiter (31) , Starbucks-Barista (31) , Cook (29)

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

"Good pay and if you’re lucky the associates aren’t as bad as other unions have." ((in 162 reviews)); "There are good benefits and they pay Well.. but it's not a company you want stay with for a long time" ((in 125 reviews)); "Free food that's it!! Nothing Else and I mean nothing Else" ((in 71 reviews)); "Good money and you never work more than 40 hours" ((in 65 reviews)); "The only pros I can think of is a free meal as long as its not over $12" ((in 60 reviews))

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

"Poor management and extremely understaffed" ((in 314 reviews)); "Many of the managers have worked while sick with Covid and were still handling food." ((in 116 reviews)); "The hours are long and If someone calls in sick they make you work their shift." ((in 58 reviews)); "No training provided" ((in 54 reviews)); "No work life balance at all" ((in 20 reviews))

What are employees saying about HMSHost layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed HMSHost locations?

Charlotte , Orlando , Las Vegas , Bethesda , Los Angeles , Chicago , Phoenix , Dallas , Atlanta , Tampa , Saint Louis , Houston , Fort Myers , SeaTac , Spokane , Portland , Fort Lauderdale , New York , Santa Ana , Jacksonville , Miami , Salt Lake City , Raleigh , Norfolk , Minneapolis , Nashville , Columbus , Newark , Indianapolis , Sacramento

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2.8

33% would recommend to a friend

(2,400 total reviews)

Steve Johnson

34% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Career opportunities

2.4

Work/Life balance

2.3

Culture & values

2.2

Senior management

HMSHost has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,400 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The HMSHost employee rating is 24% below average for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

3.0

Apr 30, 2011

ok

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

co-workers and the fact you get to meet all kinds of people. you also know what you are walking out with and you make what you work for.

Cons

to many people working at the same time not knowing how much you will make when you walk in ok.

1.0

Apr 11, 2011

There is no such thing as free lunch.

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They provided me with a wealth of knowledge on the product that I sale now. The long shifts that were given to me on a daily basis taught me how to work productivily and efficiently. These same shifts caused me to realize how patient I can be with people.

Cons

Host has a plethora of downfalls, 1 being there is no upward mobility throughout the company. They have thousands of jobs throughout the world and only a few hundred are deemed fit for their employment. Their shifts are long and strenous, and they found a way to turn 40 hour work weeks into 80 hour work weeks. Ie you'll have to almost kill yourself in order to get pvertime pay and benefits. I was with host for 2 years and it took them that long to offer me full time pay and benefits. Their loyalty towards you goes as far you can see them. Host atleast the one here in Atlanta are spinless coward.

4.0

Apr 6, 2011

Well...the money is good

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Money is very good. Job satisfaction is poor

Cons

High stress job with little respect from customers

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