Is True Food Kitchen a good company to work for?

True Food Kitchen has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 749 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 4% over the last 12 months. 47% of employees would recommend working at True Food Kitchen to a friend and 29% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about True Food Kitchen have been left by employees working as Bartender , Server/Bartender and General Manager .

Does True Food Kitchen pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, True Food Kitchen employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at True Food Kitchen. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at True Food Kitchen?

47% of True Food Kitchen employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated True Food Kitchen 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at True Food Kitchen?

Server (197) , Server/Waiter (87) , Hostess (70) , Bartender (31) , Server/Bartender (28) , Host (22) , Host/Hostess (20) , Line Cook (18) , General Manager (17) , Server/Waitress (12) , Busser/Runner (10) , Manager (9) , Sous Chef (9) , Chef (8) , Executive Chef (7)

What are the pros of working at True Food Kitchen according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and good values behind their purpose in their meal" ((in 47 reviews)); "Hospitality experience and great coworkers" ((in 42 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 39 reviews)); "Local store staff are great." ((in 33 reviews)); "Good Work Environment" ((in 20 reviews))

What are the cons of working at True Food Kitchen according to real employee reviews?

"managers were rude and not accommodating" ((in 38 reviews)); "Long hours and underpaid" ((in 32 reviews)); "Blatant favoritism." ((in 15 reviews)); "No benefits." ((in 8 reviews)); "As long as you have a great management team, it's great!" ((in 8 reviews))

What are the top reviewed True Food Kitchen locations?

Austin , Chicago , Plano , San Diego , Newport Beach , Phoenix , Dallas , Atlanta , Nashville , Fairfax , Scottsdale , Palo Alto , Bethesda , Kansas City , Denver , Boca Raton , Walnut Creek , Pasadena , Jacksonville , Alpharetta , Houston , Santa Monica , The Woodlands , New Orleans , King of Prussia , El Segundo , Naples , Hackensack , Arlington , Garden City

True Food Kitchen reviews

3.6

47% would recommend to a friend

(737 total reviews)

Peter Koumas

Not enough data to show CEO approval

29% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (737 reviews)

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True Food Kitchen has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 737 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The True Food Kitchen employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

737 reviews

5.0

Dec 9, 2024

Great working environment

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great managers that are helpful and attentive. Awesome co-workers who make a great team during busy hours. Thorough onboarding and training before being on your own.

Cons

Working weekends but this is the normal for restaurant industry!

True Food Kitchen Response

1y

Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback! Providing helpful and attentive management, fostering a supportive team environment, and ensuring thorough onboarding and training are all priorities for us. It's wonderful to know that these efforts are making a difference.

3.0

Dec 7, 2024

Company has gone downhill, not worth the pay

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Can be fun with the people that the place attracts, the customers and employees are awesome for the most part.

Cons

It's low pay for time put in, with too many servers at a time. Food/ company changed a lot over the years the quality has dropped drastically causing a decline in customers. Favoritism GM isn't professional often immature and vengeful.

True Food Kitchen Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you've enjoyed the community of both guests and team members- building a positive atmosphere is something we truly value. Your comments about compensation, scheduling, balancing work and life, favoritism, the GM, and the food quality are noted, and we take this feedback seriously. Continuous improvement is a priority for us, and we're committed to addressing areas where we can do better. Thank you again for sharing your perspective.

4.0

Dec 7, 2024

Fast Paced lots of hours

Pastry cook i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Made new friends, rewarding work, stayed busy. Learned skills. Consistant scedudling.

Cons

Over worked at times. Heavy workload.

True Food Kitchen Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience! We acknowledge that balancing workload, especially in the early stages of opening, can be challenging. Your feedback regarding the heavy workload and staffing changes is valuable, and we're continually working to improve and create a smoother experience for our team members. We're glad you had a positive impression of our management team, and we'll ensure your comments about the sous chef transitions are considered as we grow. Thank you for being part of our journey during such an important time!

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