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    Centerplate Reviews

    Updated July 21, 2017
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    Chris Verros
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    387 Employee Reviews

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    Pros

    • Great opportunity to work in a fast paced environment dealing with the public at major sports events (in 16 reviews)

    • Great people, Good training, union (in 12 reviews)

    Cons

    • Long hours and over 40 hour work weeks with no set comp time policy (in 43 reviews)

    • Yearly raise program only allows small percent raise, scheduled changed as the needs of the business dictated, not great work/life balance (in 14 reviews)

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    1. "Fun Experience"

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      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Store Manager in Saratoga Springs, NY
      Former Employee - Store Manager in Saratoga Springs, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Centerplate full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Great job, coming to work was fun, everyone enjoyed it

      Cons

      Management was not the best

    2. "Fulfilling"

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      Current Employee - Director of Catering Sales in New York, NY
      Current Employee - Director of Catering Sales in New York, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Centerplate (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Steady reliable workplace, organized and compartmentalized departmental set up.

      Many managers and staff with great longevity of 10-25 years indicates a dedicated performance organized workforce

      Cons

      Pressure packed environment. At times difficult environment, but at the end of the day, generally rewarding to be part of a dedicated team

      Advice to Management

      Work to decrease atmosphere of pressure

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    3. "Caterer"

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      Former Employee - Catering Assistant in Columbia, SC
      Former Employee - Catering Assistant in Columbia, SC
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook

      I worked at Centerplate part-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Lively atmosphere, can sometimes have two, maybe three events going on at the same time....very exciting and lots of opportunity to grow and hone your skills.

      Cons

      Can become a bit overwhelming and tedious.slow in acknowledging good workers and raises.

      Advice to Management

      If you take care of your people, they will take care of you....

    4. "Sr. Human Resources Manager"

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      Former Employee - Human Resources Manager in Columbus, OH
      Former Employee - Human Resources Manager in Columbus, OH
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Centerplate full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Fast paced environment, corporate support, state of the art technology

      Cons

      Compensation, benefits, low merit increases

      Advice to Management

      All management should attend on-boarding at the corporate office

    5. "Everything depends on your boss"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in New Orleans, LA
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in New Orleans, LA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Centerplate full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Global company with positions in nearly every hospitality field

      Cons

      Corporate structure does not eliminate bad management, just moves it to where it can do less harm

      Advice to Management

      Be more aware of your staff's morale and find the common denominator

    6. "Great Experience"

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      Former Employee - Beer Pourer in Bridgewater, NJ
      Former Employee - Beer Pourer in Bridgewater, NJ
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Centerplate part-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great people, I was a Beer Pourer at a local baseball stadium for them and the pay was great as well as the tips. Also as plenty of opportunities to move up.

      Cons

      Just the hours outside when it's slow for my position, had to wear a lot of sunscreen and a hat.

    7. "They don't care about their employees"

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      Current Employee - Manager in New Orleans, LA
      Current Employee - Manager in New Orleans, LA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at Centerplate full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      -The people I work with

      Cons

      -Policies don't apply to everyone
      -Takng away vacation time and not allowing it to roll over to next year
      -Rising health costs
      -Long hours and over 40 hour work weeks with no set comp time policy
      -Little room for advancement

      Advice to Management

      Care more about your employees and less about your bottom line.

    8. "prep and line cook"

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      Current Employee - Line Cook in Elmont, NY
      Current Employee - Line Cook in Elmont, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Centerplate full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      worker friendly
      good job to work
      love cooking
      boss are nice

      Cons

      its a challege job make sure you never late to work

      Advice to Management

      business is going well and love working with the company

    9. "I Used to Love You"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in New Orleans, LA
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in New Orleans, LA
      Doesn't Recommend
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Centerplate full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      I enjoy my team of coworkers.

      Cons

      Poor work-life balance
      Reduction of vacation time/unfavorable change in policy
      Inconsistency with distribution of accountability
      Limited opportunities for advancement without relocating

    10. "Good company"

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      Current Employee - Cook in Miami Gardens, FL
      Current Employee - Cook in Miami Gardens, FL
      Recommends

      I have been working at Centerplate part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Flexible hours
      Work time is mostly weekends

      Cons

      Gets very busy
      A lot of pressure on game days

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