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    Golden Corral Reviews

    Updated December 9, 2018
    613 reviews

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    Golden Corral President & CEO Lance Trenary
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    157 Ratings

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    Pros

    • "Decent money, good hours, free food" (in 22 reviews)

    • "I love working with the public and meeting new people everyday" (in 18 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Long hours on feet, work every weekend and Holiday except Christmas Day" (in 30 reviews)

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

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    1. Featured Review

      "Training"

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      • Comp & Benefits
      • 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. "Cook"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Orland Park, IL
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Orland Park, IL

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

      Pros

      Nice place to work

      Cons

      You dont get a break

      Advice to Management

      Need to give workers a break.

      Golden Corral Response

      Nov 9, 2018 – Director of Human Resources

      Thanks for the feedback. We're glad that you enjoy working at Golden Corral. Thanks for being an integral part of the team! We truly value you.

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    3. "Diversity keeps it fun"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Golden Corral full-time

      Pros

      Discounted meals, always learning different ways to cook.

      Cons

      Long hours on feet, work every weekend and Holiday except Christmas Day.

      Golden Corral Response

      Nov 26, 2018 – Director of Human Resources

      We are glad you are enjoying your time at Golden Corral. We understand that it can be tough working weekends and holidays and we thank you for your dedication to serving our guests.

    4. "It's okay"

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      Current Employee - Bakery Associate in Aberdeen, MD
      Current Employee - Bakery Associate in Aberdeen, MD
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      Fun environment , nice people , good
      Management , very open minded to your scheldue

      Cons

      Not well enough paid for the things you do

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the good work

      Golden Corral Response

      Nov 19, 2018 – Director of Human Resources

      We are so glad you enjoy the fun environment and team you work with at Golden Corral. Thank you so much for your dedication to serving our guests.

    5. "It was not the best but ok"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Golden Corral part-time

      Pros

      Easy, Fun, Friendly, Close to home

      Cons

      Quick, Busy, Fast, Crowded, Hard

      Advice to Management

      Nothing

      Golden Corral Response

      Nov 19, 2018 – Director of Human Resources

      Thanks for being part of the Golden Corral team. Good luck in your future career moves.

    6. "Nope"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Golden Corral part-time

      Pros

      Tips are good when business is up.

      Cons

      Not much room for advancement and management is horrible. Treat majority of staff like they mean nothing to them.

    7. "Baker"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Golden Corral full-time

      Pros

      People there are awesome always

      Cons

      There is no communication at all.

      Golden Corral Response

      Nov 5, 2018 – Director of Human Resources

      Thanks for sharing your feedback here. We're glad you enjoy working with the team at Golden Corral. We agree communication is a key to success and we will continue to ensure that the entire... More

    8. "It's hard work dealing with the public constantly.. and most of the management don't understand the struggle."

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      Current Employee - Server/Waiter in Baton Rouge, LA
      Current Employee - Server/Waiter in Baton Rouge, LA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Paid daily is the best part. Some bad days. Some really good days.

      Cons

      Some of our guests are very demanding and blame the server for food issues. They take it out on our tips. And we are Always understaffed and that also contributes.

      Advice to Management

      Stop playing favorites. Everyone deserves a chance to work the best sections.

      Golden Corral Response

      Nov 12, 2018 – Director of Human Resources

      We appreciate your thoughtful insight here, and do appreciate you continuing to serve our guests. Thanks for being an integral part of the team! We truly value you.

    9. "All Ok with Golden Corral"

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

      I have been working at Golden Corral full-time

      Pros

      Ethical Company to work with.

      Cons

      Cannot think of any worth mentioning. Just like a marriage there are ups downs.

      Golden Corral Response

      Oct 29, 2018 – Director of Human Resources

      Thank you so much for the five-star review! We're thrilled to hear you're having an awesome time. Thanks for being an integral part of the team! We truly value you.

    10. "manager"

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      Former Employee - Store Manager in Lansing, MI
      Former Employee - Store Manager in Lansing, MI
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Pay was ok but hours are long and 5 and 6 days a week is stupid .

      Cons

      Franchise operators are very understaffed and under paid. No benefits no break from 65 hours a week

      Advice to Management

      Raise the price and pay for good employees

      Golden Corral Response

      Nov 5, 2018 – Director of Human Resources

      Thanks for sharing your insight with us. Working in the restaurant industry does often mean working holidays and long hours. We appreciate everyone at Golden Corral who works hard to serve our guests.