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    Golden Corral Reviews

    Updated February 15, 2019
    631 reviews

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    Golden Corral President & CEO Lance Trenary
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    165 Ratings

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    Pros

    • "Decent money, good hours, free food" (in 23 reviews)

    • "Meet new people but it depends what position you work" (in 19 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Long hours on feet, work every weekend and Holiday except Christmas Day" (in 31 reviews)

    • "Lack of integrity from upper-management" (in 19 reviews)

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    1. Featured Review

      "Training"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Golden Corral full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Opportunity to grow and improve your skills

      Cons

      none that I can think of at this time

      Golden Corral Response

      Jul 27, 2018 – Director of Human Resources

      Thank you for your 5-star review! We love that you continue to grow and develop throughout your career with us!

    2. "Golden Corral in never boring!"

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      Current Employee - Vice President Operations Services in Raleigh, NC
      Current Employee - Vice President Operations Services in Raleigh, NC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Golden Corral full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Career progression starting from a Manager Trainee to a leadership role within company.
      Opportunity to work with many different departments and learn new skills.
      Supportive environment in both business and personal needs
      Ability to help others through formal programs like Camp Corral, GC Cares and Military Appreciation Night and also informal events throughout the year.

      Cons

      Very fast paced environment, things are always changing

      Golden Corral Response

      Feb 15, 2019 – Director of Human Resources

      Thanks for the kind words. We're thrilled to hear you're having an awesome time. Thanks for being an integral part of the team! We truly value you.

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    3. "Caring Community & Company"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Raleigh, NC
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Raleigh, NC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Golden Corral full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      This company makes you feel like family. They expect you to do your job and they appreciate the job you do. People are grown from within the company. Long-time employees.

      Cons

      Very busy. Good for most, but not for those not wanting to work.

      Advice to Management

      Communicate. Make sure the word gets out to the team.

      Golden Corral Response

      Feb 14, 2019 – Director of Human Resources

      Thanks for the kind words. We're thrilled to hear you're having an awesome time. Thanks for being an integral part of the team! We truly value you.

    4. "Front person"

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      Former Employee - Host
      Former Employee - Host

      Pros

      Meet great guests and great employees and made friends

      Cons

      Meet horrible guests and it was super busy on holidays

      Golden Corral Response

      Jan 22, 2019 – Director of Human Resources

      We're glad you enjoyed the team you worked with at Golden Corral. Thanks for serving our guests.

    5. "Wondeful"

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      Current Employee - Food Prep, Cook, Server, Cashier in Panama City, FL
      Current Employee - Food Prep, Cook, Server, Cashier in Panama City, FL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Love the team work and all the managers

      Cons

      I have none at the moment

      Advice to Management

      I have none at the moment they are awesome

      Golden Corral Response

      Jan 22, 2019 – Director of Human Resources

      Thanks for the kind words. We're thrilled to hear you're having an awesome time. Thanks for being an integral part of the family! We truly value you.

    6. "Was fun for a while"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      Customers are great, job provides a challenge, family atmosphere

      Cons

      No work-family balance. Managers work an insane amount of hours leaving little time for a life outside of the four walls.

      Golden Corral Response

      Jan 14, 2019 – Director of Human Resources

      We are so glad you enjoyed the fun environment and team you worked with at Golden Corral. Working in the restaurant industry does often mean working long hours and holidays, but we appreciate... More

    7. "GC really lives their values"

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      Current Employee - Manager
      Current Employee - Manager
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Golden Corral full-time

      Pros

      Everything is done with integrity and senior management takes a long view when it comes to making decisions. As a private company they are able to do what's right rather than make decisions that will prop up the stock price short-term like publicly traded concepts I've worked for.

      Cons

      Buffets are an inherently challenging concept to execute well.

      Golden Corral Response

      Jan 14, 2019 – Director of Human Resources

      Thanks for sharing your insight and for being an integral part of the Golden Corral team. We truly value you.

    8. "Great Place to Work for College students!"

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      Current Employee - Grill Cook in Lumberton, NC
      Current Employee - Grill Cook in Lumberton, NC
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Pay was good for what we do.
      They were flexible with my hours and worked around my class schedule.
      Get to eat for half price!

      Cons

      Fast pace but makes day go by fast

      Advice to Management

      Thanks for the Job

      Golden Corral Response

      Jan 14, 2019 – Director of Human Resources

      We are so glad you enjoy the fun environment and our flexible scheduling. Thank you so much for your dedication to serving our guests. We truly value you.

    9. "server"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Orlando, FL
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Orlando, FL

      I have been working at Golden Corral part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      The tips are great when busy

      Cons

      There is a lot of cleaning/side-work

      Advice to Management

      NA

      Golden Corral Response

      Jan 9, 2019 – Director of Human Resources

      Thanks for serving our guests! We truly value you. We understand that tasks can seem tedious but all are important in creating a positive experience for our guests.

    10. "Management!"

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      Former Employee - Waitress in Austell, GA
      Former Employee - Waitress in Austell, GA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook

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

      Pros

      Tips & all staff are like family excluding Managers!

      Cons

      Imagine not being able to pay rent because your Manager took you off the schedule for the week even after the manager OVER her said that you weren’t suspended. Management is childish & runs the store off of emotions . NO roution WHATSOEVER, they only look out for the people who’s been there 10 years plus! (That’s what a manager told me directly). You will NOT move up in this location unless your dealing with a manager! Absolutely NO breaks. I ate 3 donuts 15mins before my shift ended & was told to pay FULL price! Management pick & choose who can do what! The managers will NOT give you higher authority contact info so the only way you can get recognition is by writing a review. I got wrote up & suspended for eating 3 donuts & THIS is the reason I quit. Even after this review nothing will be done about this restaurant! If you have bills to pay this is not the place to work if your not highly favored!

      Advice to Management

      Grow up or step down from management. Set an example for the “team/family” your business is SUPPOSED to have!

      Golden Corral Response

      Feb 14, 2019 – Director of Human Resources

      Thank you for bringing these concerns to our attention, which are certainly not reflective of our Golden Corral culture. Please feel free to reach out to us directly at... More