The Drake Reviews

3.3

25% would recommend to a friend

(49 total reviews)

John Granger

12% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

The Drake has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 49 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The The Drake employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants and food service industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

49 reviews
5.0
21 May 2026

Drake- Hostess

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good staff, nice view, fast paced

Cons

Busy (can be overwhelming), bad parking lot

2.0
2 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great for experience, connections and a pretty good learning experience. Some managers are great and have your back

Cons

There is a significant lack of clear communication from upper management, and many departments seem unsure of the company’s overall direction. This often creates confusion and inefficiencies across teams. In the programming department specifically, the workload frequently feels equivalent to that of multiple roles combined. Expectations are very high, and minor mistakes are met with disproportionate criticism rather than constructive support. As a result, work-life balance is virtually nonexistent in this department. Cross-department collaboration, particularly with marketing, is frequently encouraged by leadership; however, in practice, support is limited. Requests for assistance—sometimes even for small tasks—are often declined due to workload constraints, leaving programming staff to manage the full scope of marketing responsibilities independently. Additionally, inconsistencies in professionalism among certain staff members can negatively impact client experience, making it challenging to consistently ensure high attendee and organizer satisfaction. Compensation does not reflect the scope of responsibilities or workload associated with the role.

3.0
27 Oct 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good environment and chef is good

Cons

Layoff in the winter season

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