Confusing, disorganized & favortism - Manager Agave & Rye Employee Review

1.0
Nov 8, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Generally a good staff. Cool customers, and good vibe when not too busy.

Cons

The Covington location is chaotic. The "leadership" lives and dies by the cult of the owner, and don't have lives outside of work. That's their choice, but shouldn't be imposed on others who have families and activities outside of work. They have no host or seating system; customers linger in aisles and hover over tables waiting for tables. Kitchen conditions are inhumane. Way too hot in warmer months; totally exploit immigrant kitchen staff. No one does expo in the kitchen; they seem to think they have a better way. There is no better way. They use several different and redundant reporting systems. Many managers play favorites, allowing some employees to get away with anything, while strict with others. This place really needs to figure out what it wants to be when it grows up. The philosophy they espouse is lovely, but falls apart in day to day operations. Need professionals on staff, not sycophants.

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5.0
Oct 18, 2025
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Pros

Culture is great and the training is throughout. It really was a little family over there

Cons

The owner themselves just was not making smart business decisions at the time and it ended up effecting my hours and pay

1.0
Apr 30, 2026
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Pros

The pay is very good for a restaurant GM

Cons

Area director would constantly lie about policy Area director would create separate dead lines from the rest of the company Area director would constantly undermine my authority as a GM in front of my staff The brand preaches love and respect but the Area director had access to my email and saw I sent a grievance letter to HR and she came in and fired me. Stay away. Seriously. Not worth the hostile work environment she will create.

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