Does HomeTown Buffet pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, HomeTown Buffet employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at HomeTown Buffet. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at HomeTown Buffet?

40% of HomeTown Buffet employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated HomeTown Buffet 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at HomeTown Buffet?

Line Server (9) , Cashier (7) , Dishwasher (7) , Server (7) , General Manager (3) , Bakery Associate (2) , Cashier/Server (2) , Manager (2) , Restaurant General Manager (2) , Shift Manager (2) , Waitress (2)

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

"Great people" ((in 6 reviews)); "free food (if you steal it)" ((in 4 reviews)); "Coworkers were fun and nice" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Low pay customers not friendly pretty hectic" ((in 7 reviews)); "Conflicting instructions, poor management, violations" ((in 6 reviews)); "No wonder they're always looking for managers." ((in 4 reviews)); "Part time no benefits schedule changes" ((in 3 reviews)); "Managers goof off, gossip, play favorites and talk behind employees backs to other employees." ((in 2 reviews))

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HomeTown Buffet

Part of Ovation Brands

HomeTown Buffet Reviews

2.9

40% would recommend to a friend

(94 total reviews)

Anthony Wedo

32% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity and inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.8

Culture and values

2.7

Senior management

2.6

Career opportunities

2.3

Compensation and benefits

HomeTown Buffet has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 94 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The HomeTown Buffet employee rating is 21% below average for employers within the Restaurants and food service industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

94 reviews

3.0

12 Jan 2026

Old country kitchen

Server assistant/busser

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Easy work, tips, nice co workers

Cons

Constantly rotating schedule and sections

5.0

7 Jan 2025

Sorry to see them go

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good salary and benefits thank you

Cons

Superhuman hours. On your feet all day

4.0

1 Sept 2024

Ight

Bakery associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Cool people. Flexible hours. Fast paced

Cons

Managers breathing down your neck .

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