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El Pollo Loco is a US-based quick service restaurant chain specialized in flame-grilled chicken. It strives to offer quality chicken products through its 400+ chains of owned and franchised restaurants and is driven by core values such as respect and open communication. The company hires over 7,000 new employees every year, in both crew and leadership positions. As an employer, El Pollo Loco offers a competitive and dynamic salary, together with the opportunity of working both full-time and part-time and a range of other perks and benefits. These include a full suite of health, dental and vision insurances, 401(k) plan, flexible spending accounts, life and disability coverage, paid time off and bonus compensation. Additional perks include employee discounts, referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and safety awards, as well as a variety of courses and seminars meant to insure employees’ ongoing development.

Company - Public
$100M to $500M
Large
Multiple locations
Full-Service Restaurants, Limited-Service Restaurants
1980
Steve Sather
What departments El Pollo Loco employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation41.9%
Management35.2%
Cashiers22.8%

Team

Professional experience

How many years of experience do El Pollo Loco employees have before joining?
Years of experience at El Pollo Loco: Newcomers: 32%, Experiencers: 11%, Experts: 13%, Veterans: 44%. El Pollo Loco employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
Where did El Pollo Loco employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before El Pollo Loco: California Pizza Kitchen, CARL'S JR. RESTAURANTS, LLC, CKE Restaurants. Typical El Pollo Loco employees have worked at California Pizza Kitchen.
California Pizza Kitchen
CARL'S JR. RESTAURANTS, LLC
CKE Restaurants
What industries did El Pollo Loco employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of El Pollo Loco: Limited-Service Restaurants, Full-Service Restaurants, Traveler Accommodation Companies, Food & Beverage Retailers, RV Parks / Recreational Camps / Dormitories. El Pollo Loco employees most likely come from a Limited-Service Restaurants industry background.
Where did El Pollo Loco employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at El Pollo Loco: Small: 22%, Medium: 10%, Large: 68%. Most El Pollo Loco employees have previously worked at large companies.

Educational background

What did employees at El Pollo Loco study?
Where did employees at El Pollo Loco study?
California State University-Fullerton
California State University-Long Beach

Employee data

How long do people stay in a role at El Pollo Loco?
Time employed at El Pollo Loco: <1: 7%, 1-3: 23%, 4-8: 43%, 9-13: 14%, 14-20: 10%, 20+: 3%. Most El Pollo Loco employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
How does El Pollo Loco rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at El Pollo Loco: 54.8% Male and 45.2% Female. Age ratio at El Pollo Loco: 16-20: 2%, 21-30: 53%, 31-40: 20%, 41-50: 18%, 51-60: 7%, 60+: 0%. El Pollo Loco rates - 2.2% more female than the industry average. Most El Pollo Loco employees are 21-30, which is on par with the industry median age range.
What are the top roles at El Pollo Loco?
Top roles of El Pollo Loco: Cashier, General Manager, Manager, Cook, Director OF Operations. The top role at El Pollo Loco is Cashier.
Cashier
General Manager
Manager
Cook
Director OF Operations

Career advancement

How does El Pollo Loco rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at El Pollo Loco: very low. El Pollo Loco ranks very low for career advancement which is same as the industry average.
What companies do El Pollo Loco employees go on to work at?
Future employers of El Pollo Loco: Bank of America, Bon Appétit Management, Del Taco, Disneyland Resort, Dunkin' Brands. People who work at El Pollo Loco most typically go on to work for the Bank of America.
Bank of America
Bon Appétit Management
Del Taco
Disneyland Resort
Dunkin' Brands

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What’s the stock symbol of El Pollo Loco?
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Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
LOCO.
What year was El Pollo Loco founded?
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Sophie Hayes3 years ago
1980.
What’s the gender distribution at El Pollo Loco?
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Liam Brown3 years ago
45.2% female, 54.8% male.
What industry does El Pollo Loco belong to?
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Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
Restaurant/Food Service.
What is the headquarters of El Pollo Loco?
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Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
The headquarters of El Pollo Loco is Costa Mesa, CA.
What is the annual revenue of El Pollo Loco?
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Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
$100m to $500m.
What’s the name of El Pollo Loco’s CEO?
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Sophie Hayes3 years ago
Steve Sather.
What’s the average length of tenure at El Pollo Loco?
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Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
Typically 4-8 year(s).
what kind of companies did El Pollo Loco employees work for?
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Isabella Holmes3 years ago
Large companies before El Pollo Loco.
How often do employees get promoted at El Pollo Loco ?
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Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
advancement opportunities are very low
who are employees usually hired by after leaving El Pollo Loco?
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Isabella Holmes3 years ago
Bank of America, Bon Appétit Management, Del Taco, Disneyland Resort, Dunkin' Brands, Jack in the Box, The Habit Burger Grill, WKS Restaurant Group.
Where did employees work before joining El Pollo Loco?
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Liam Brown3 years ago
California Pizza Kitchen, CARL'S JR. RESTAURANTS, LLC, CKE Restaurants, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Jack in the Box, Pizza Hut, Real Mex Restaurants, Taco Bell.
How old are El Pollo Loco’s employees in general?
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Liam Brown3 years ago
Around 21-30
Where did most of El Pollo Loco employees go to school?
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Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
California State University-Fullerton, California State University-Long Beach, Orange Coast College, University of Phoenix-Utah, University of Southern California.
Where did you study before joining El Pollo Loco?
Does El Pollo Loco hire people with a criminal record?
where did you work before applying to El Pollo Loco?
pay every week or every 2 weeks?
they accept people without college degrees at El Pollo Loco?
what will they ask me at a job interview for El Pollo Loco?
How many times were you promoted at El Pollo Loco if any?
Part time employees get the same benefits as FTEs at El Pollo Loco?
How many vacation days?
What was the size of the company you worked for before joining El Pollo Loco?
My friend said that people don’t get promotion at this company easily.
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3 months ago
it means your friend is not telling you truth
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3 months ago
but my friend got it on time🕐
Don’t they offer any BBQ part to employees?
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5 months ago
only sometimes but only simple one party😳
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5 months ago
they can if you allow them to deduct from your salary hahaha
can u get training after attaining the position of cashier/
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4 months ago
Yup,,they train u:))
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4 months ago
They provide u on the job training..
What is the length of probation period at this company?
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4 months ago
my friend got 6 months period
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4 months ago
i got only 3 months time😚
They have various gift cards:))
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4 months ago
TRUE....THEY HAVE MANY :p
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4 months ago
Yes & U get these Cards at your nearest restaurant or order online. They're perfect for celebrating the holidays, birthdays, graduations, and so much more.✨
My friend told this restaurant don’t offer any work life balance at this company.
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4 months ago
dont trust over your friend but i work here and can assur you that they do offer this benefit
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4 months ago
they do offer this option to all employees working at this restaurant.🧑
I wish they offer field facilities technician so that I can apply.
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5 months ago
go ahead and apply for it because they've provided this opportunity yesterday
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5 months ago
why dont you look into their website because they've mentioned this post😄
I heard employees living far from the company get fuel card.
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4 months ago
they've set policy to relocate but not to fuel card now😳
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4 months ago
i'm not sure about but before they used to provide fuel card and pick and drop facility
I wish someone can inform me how many questions they ask for the post of team member.
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4 months ago
not one number but varies from person to person🙄
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3 months ago
sometimes they ask 8 and sometimes 15🌝
Wow! This restaurant allows to bring your dog to work Friday’s.
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3 months ago
good benefit but i've no pet🙂
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3 months ago
it's a benefit for those who have dog
I've no idea if they hire on the basis of experience or education
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4 months ago
i couldnt qualify their interview because i had just experience but ddidnt have degree program😏
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4 months ago
they require both😄
I'm applying for the post of cashier those who have experience of cashier or working as a cashier plese share your experience that migh be helpful for me..Thanks :))
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5 months ago
Had me waiting for 20 minutes from my interview time for the interview didn't really mind. I asked straightforward questions, and I got the job
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5 months ago
My first interview ever and it was pretty easy they basically just asked me when I could work then got a call about one day later. Wasn't hard at all so don't stress about it.
My cousin said cashier has the top role at this restaurant.
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4 months ago
the cashier holds the complete account of the restaurant😳
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4 months ago
of course, he's has various responsibilities that make him distinctive one in the restaurant.
WHAT POSITION THEY OFFER?
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4 months ago
assistant manager,,shift supervisors..team leaders etc..☺
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4 months ago
They have various opening like supervisors of shift, GM, AM :)
I'm not sure if they hire people who are 40+🙋
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4 months ago
dont worry because people of 50 years age are working at this restaurant too🏦
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4 months ago
they hire all age group of people so you may apply if you're 40+ years too
Idk what they require for the post of help desk analyst.
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4 months ago
they asked from me also about CA driver's license
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4 months ago
have enough requirements to work for this position😊
Wow! They offer Employee referral bonus program to their employees.😃
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3 months ago
all employees working at this company are very lucky😍
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3 months ago
no doubt, n i'm satisfied working here because of other benefits too😮
My friend told Steve Sather is not a good CEO. Idk if it’s true or just a rumor.
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3 months ago
it seems your friend has jealousy with our owner🙁
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3 months ago
no your friend is a big liar
Anyone have ideas that what kind of questions do they ask during interview?📰
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3 months ago
they'll ask all about experience and education😏
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3 months ago
nothing just reason to apply and previous experience
I'm unaware of the posts they hire for.😳
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5 months ago
there are various opportunities like assistant manager, help desk specialist, etc😊
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5 months ago
dont worry i can tell you that they hire for the post of application specialists, field facilities technician, and help desk analyst
I heard they hire employees who have completed their education from Orange Coast College.🏛
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4 months ago
talent matters but not educational institute🤔
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4 months ago
go ahead you can apply becasue not specific institute's degree is required here at this restaurant🥴
I’m sad that they dont hire women at this restaurant.
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3 months ago
it seems you heard wrong about this restaurant
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3 months ago
I'm a woman and working here without any issue of discrimination😗
I couldn’t apply for the last jobs they announced. Idk how many times they announce new jobs in a year.
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4 months ago
no issue they'll again announce🙂
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4 months ago
stay tuned they'll announce after one month again
I heard they pay hourly for the position of help desk analyst.
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3 months ago
when i worked there they paid me monthly
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3 months ago
oh yes, i'm also getting on hour basis.
Can anyone tell that how many number of paid leaves do they offer at this company?
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3 months ago
i got 12 paid leaves last year`
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3 months ago
my friend got 13 last year😀
I heard a news about this restaurant that they don’t hire black people.
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4 months ago
wrong and biased news☹
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4 months ago
it's noot a fact at all
Idk if they allow to do job in evening at this restaurant or not.
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5 months ago
no one can stop you if you're hired for evening time😚
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5 months ago
yes yes, you may easily😀
Can anyone share the sick day’s policy of this restaurant?
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4 months ago
the policy is simple that you can avail once you feel down then submit an application😃
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4 months ago
the sick policy is simple at this restaurant so employees who fill sick may avail it
I’m not sure what responsibilities they provide to field facilities technician.
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3 months ago
When i used to work there they asked me for requests, documents and submits repair/maintenance worksheets and purchase orders.😳
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3 months ago
they ask to do work and work and work
Idk if they allow to wear casual dress or just specific dress code.
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3 months ago
it depends on the job you're doing at this restaurant
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3 months ago
idk for which position you're asking because for some position it's mendatory to wear and for some it's not🙁
I heard they allow to relocate from one branch to another.😳
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5 months ago
no not easily but you've to go through a big procedure😏
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5 months ago
but i couldnt get this option last month🙁
I heard employees working at this company are very lucky because they get chance to work at Dunkin’ Brands once they complete their tenure at this restaurant.
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4 months ago
i got this opportunity too but i loved to continue here rather than moving there
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4 months ago
therefore i recommend people to work at this restaurant that provides you career advancement opportunities.
Idk when they’ll provide internship program so that I can learn the task of team member at this restaurant.
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3 months ago
you've to apply somewhere else too because they offer only a few times not always😘
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3 months ago
you may disappoint yourself so dont wait only for this restaurant but also apply somewhere else😶
I’m not sure if they provide any monthly or annual bonus.
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3 months ago
i never got this benefit at this company🏛
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3 months ago
no it's not available at this restaurant🏭
Idk about the work environment at this restaurant. Either I should work at this restaurant or not.🏬
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4 months ago
of course, it has friendly environment for the employees😧
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4 months ago
no doubt peaceful and friendly environment
I wish they also offer some prize to the employees who work hard.
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4 months ago
dont worry they already have this policy to offer prize
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4 months ago
oh yes, i got this benefit too😀
I heard if you disqualify the interview once then you can’t apply for the next time at this restaurant.
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3 months ago
it's not restricted by the restaurant but just a rumor😆
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3 months ago
it sounds a rumor but not the fact
The benefits the offer is for full-time employees can it also be for part-time employees../
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5 months ago
its for fulltime employees only..
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5 months ago
Partime employees an have benefits after some time period but employee benefits are for only fulltime employee they can have health insurance after retirement 😇
Do anyone know what services this company is offering?📄
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4 months ago
you can get chicken dishes, and traditional foods🥗
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4 months ago
it offers food services and products like traditional foods along with meals etc.
I can’t qualify interview if the hiring committee size is more than 2 people because Ive anxiety issue and I get confuse while answering the employer.
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5 months ago
you have to be confident because sometimes there come three people during interview.
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5 months ago
you should gather the confidence before appearing for interview🙂
Wow! They offer long term disability insurance to their employees.😳
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3 months ago
yes one who has disability can enjoy this benefit😀
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3 months ago
my friend got accident and he got that time disability insurance by this restaurant.
I’m happy that they hire all age group of people at this restaurant.
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4 months ago
they hire aged because they're more experienced😐
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4 months ago
only experienced aged hahaha😁
I’m an aged person idk if theyll hire me or not.
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5 months ago
i'm 50 years old and working there
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5 months ago
dont worry they hire all aged but talented people😀
I heard they offer vision insurance to all employees at this restaurant.
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4 months ago
no doubt they do provide this insurance
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4 months ago
not a new thing so they offer like other employees
I heard they don’t hire young people at this restaurant.
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5 months ago
dont worry because it's just a rumor
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5 months ago
it's a misunderstanding but i'm a young person and working there
Do they offer any gift scheem for the employees?
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3 months ago
prize and gifts they provide to employees
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3 months ago
not any scheme but simply they offer prizes and gift cards💳
Idk when they’ll make my position as permanent because Ive completed my probation period.
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5 months ago
they changed my position within 5 days
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5 months ago
not more than 1 week they take in status changing🌝
Do they have any benefit for employee’s children?
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3 months ago
oh yes, i enjoyed when my kid was not feeling well😨
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3 months ago
like other restaurants they also offer this benefit
Do they offer any retirement plan there?😏
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4 months ago
101K 202K and 303K plan hahaha😏
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4 months ago
like other restaurants they also pay 401k matching plan.
I’m not sure if there is teambuilding among employees or not.
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4 months ago
no doubt, it's amazing teambuilding you'll see here🙂
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4 months ago
you'll see once you come here at this company