Beyond Stressful Work Environment with HR and Legal Issues - Sr. Payroll Specialist Local Kitchens Employee Review

1.0
11 Jul 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Fast-paced environment Potential to go far if they focused on managing Human Resources and stopped asking their staff to determine what the liability is to break labor laws.

Cons

Lack of a dedicated HR department; a recruiter with no HR or payroll knowledge was assigned as the HR point of contact. Constant requests to violate California pay laws, including meal penalties and waiting time penalties. Hostile work environment with poor management communication. I was on multiple occasions verbally attacked by a specific manager and there were no repercussions for his behavior. Discovered my job listing online while still employed; management tried to gaslight me about it despite clear evidence. Required to make unauthorized adjustments to employee timecards.

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5.0
15 Jan 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Really smart and passionate group of people! I learn something new every day and really feel like this company is helping advance my growth. Everyone cares a lot about the success of the business. It's really great being surrounded by such passionate and driven people.

Cons

Honestly, not many! I'd say the company has grown a lot since I started and made strong culture improvements.

3.0
12 Sept 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great concept. The food is truly amazing and the teams in restaurants care

Cons

Leaders are not engaged and keep making expensive changes instead of building sales

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