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    Delaware North Reviews

    Updated January 11, 2019
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    Delaware North Chairman & CEO Jeremy M. Jacobs
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    Pros

    • "I worked specifically in Sequoia National Park so keep in mind I didn't have an "average" experience" (in 30 reviews)

    • "Offers flexible working hours for work/life balance" (in 13 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Long hours on weekends that prevents other responsibilities being accomplished" (in 53 reviews)

    • "The work/life balance is not great during the season however there is some flexibility in scheduling during the off time" (in 22 reviews)

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    1. Featured Review

      Helpful (9)

      "Infinite Possibilities"

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      Current Employee - Server/Bartender in Grand Canyon Village, AZ
      Current Employee - Server/Bartender in Grand Canyon Village, AZ
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      I made one New Year's resolution for 2018, "Work outdoors, in moderate temperatures, with little or no supervision, in wide open spaces". Through process of elimination I decided to go to work for DNC starting in February this year. My first gig was tending bar outdoors at Maryvale Stadium in Phoenix for Brewers Spring Training for all of Feb. and March. My next gig was for Petco Stadium in San Diego for the Padres for all of April, I worked various positions, but mostly outdoors, mission accomplished. They asked me to stay for the entire season, but I had already committed to DNC's Yavapai Lodge for May thru October which is where I am currently and in just a few weeks will be working as a cocktail server in The Tavern's NEW outdoor patio as soon as it's finished. I love my company. Everyone has been so nice. It is a company of mutual accommodation. They understand the need for a life outside of work. Just yesterday I was offered a split shift full time bartending postion, a generous offer for someone so new, but I declined. I am treating all of my opportunities as a working vacation. I said it would take the joy out of working in the Grand Canyon and I would lose interest fast without the free time I currently have. He fully understood my position, and I will remain a FT, cocktail server, working outdoors, in wide open spaces, mid afternoon to closing, mornings free to explore this great National Park. DNC has 186 venues. At the end of October, it'll be cold here, so, a season or two at Lizard Island Resort in Australia is looking super enticing as my next goal. I really want to just say KUDOS to all the fantastic people I have come into contact with thus far. You are amazing and I am happy to be a part of this team.

      Cons

      I personally have not experienced any cons. I'm not the type of person to dwell on little things. I have heard stories from unhappy people to which I always say, "the difference between ordeal and adventure is attitude, change your attitude".

      Advice to Management

      Thank You!!

      Delaware North Response

      Jun 6, 2018 – Delaware North Careers

      Thank you for providing this review! Love the tagline! Your experience is a great example of the many roles and career opportunities you can have, across multiple locations, at Delaware North! If you... More

    2. "Bartender"

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      Current Employee - Bartender in Cleveland, OH
      Current Employee - Bartender in Cleveland, OH
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

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

      Pros

      Time off between Home stands to still enjoy my summer

      Cons

      Long Home stands, 5 to 10 days

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    3. "Corporate Food/Beverage Team Lead"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Yonkers, NY
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Yonkers, NY
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Delaware North part-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Good working environments and ability to cross train in a variety of roles

      Cons

      long hours during functions can be a burden on your legs

    4. "Ahwahnee hotel"

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      Former Employee - Front Desk Agent in Yosemite Village, CA
      Former Employee - Front Desk Agent in Yosemite Village, CA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      Great schedule and coworkers and union

      Cons

      I cant think of any cons.

    5. Helpful (2)

      "A Good job with Bad pay."

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      Current Employee - IT Administrator in Jacksonville, FL
      Current Employee - IT Administrator in Jacksonville, FL
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Fun environment with alot of potential to learn

      Cons

      Understaffed, Overworked, Barely any breaks but expect to be on your feet for 12-16 hour shifts without a lunch. And above all, Underpaid.

    6. "Hourly Employee at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Merritt Island, FL
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Merritt Island, FL
      Doesn't Recommend
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at Delaware North full-time

      Pros

      Hourly employees are basically in a job pool where they bid periodically by seniority for various assignments. One day you're in Retail, the next day in Catering, the third you're loading buses. If you're into variety and not looking for career advancement, this is your place.

      Cons

      Many cons, starting with very low wages and general lack of adequate training or supervision. You are "qualified" for a position when a supervisor or manager decides you're needed at a position. Morale is poor. The employee cafeteria serves terrible food and often overcharges. A vegetable "side" for a lunch meal might be a small bag of popcorn for which they'll charge $1.25. You won't find written policies or procedures; when someone screws up, they post a memo with a threat that violation can lead to termination.

      You can't earn a raise due to performance. Raises are based on hours worked. Bids for jobs are by seniority, meaning hours worked. Employees can join a union, but the union is run by people who've been there a long time and negotiate benefits for themselves at the detriment of those who haven't been there long.

    7. "Not a good enviroment"

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      Former Employee - Utility in Boise, ID
      Former Employee - Utility in Boise, ID
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at Delaware North part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      you realize that you are a better employee than the company deserves
      great benefits

      Cons

      -Terrible work environment nobody treats you equally
      -Managers don't know how to run a kitchen
      -Bad pay
      -No upkeep on appliance so almost everything is broken
      -you have to do tasks not in your job title and managers get on you in trouble for trying to save the kitchen
      -terrible policies

      Advice to Management

      fire old manger and hire capable people who know what their doing not pretending they do and fix your policies

    8. "Former Employee"

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      Former Employee - Supervisor in Baltimore, MD
      Former Employee - Supervisor in Baltimore, MD
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Great company to work for! Acknowledge hard work and offer bonus program

      Cons

      Sometimes have extended days or shifts

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the good work

    9. Helpful (1)

      "Cashier"

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      Current Employee - Cashier in Austin, TX
      Current Employee - Cashier in Austin, TX
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Best benefits great hourly pay

      Cons

      No communication , not stable, always unorganized, never a straight answer.

      Advice to Management

      More communication

    10. "Awesome Place"

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      Former Employee - Cashier in Grand Canyon, AZ
      Former Employee - Cashier in Grand Canyon, AZ

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

      Pros

      Nice people, good benefits and good teammates

      Cons

      Never had a problem with anyone there