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The Cheesecake Factory

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The Cheesecake Factory reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(6,358 total reviews)
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David Overton

73% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

The Cheesecake Factory has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 6,358 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The The Cheesecake Factory employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.4 stars).

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6K reviews
4.0
Jan 11, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The people you work with are generally pretty outgoing and cool because Cheesecake has an extensive interview process. They train you very well so you feel confident from day one on the job.

Cons

Very low starting pay. Minimum wage for a starting host, typically. But on the bright side, pay raises can come very quickly if you're doing a good job.

2.0
Dec 20, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent food. The restaurant is always busy and is way ahead of the competition. You get 50% off one item on days you work.

Cons

Punishment for a poor shop, or making a mistake, is food running, but it's also a weekly assignment. You can't make as much money that way so they should buy you a free meal. Lack of accountability.

2.0
Nov 23, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great tasting food, growing company, great locations, comparable pay for management, public company with money to spend, large brand name that is recognized nation wide.

Cons

Minimal career advancement opportunities, lack of emphasis on training and development, food cost is through the roof because of an expanded menu, advertisements on the actual printed menu, dated business model

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