Q&A With Ben E. Keith Employees
Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing heritage of supporting the diverse communities which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.
How employees describe working at Ben E. Keith
Good pay just hard to move up
too long ago - cant really remember much about it
Good company but begining to fall short in the compensation catagory
It is very great and fun
I work for the south east division and it is terrible, our management enforces rules only on certain individuals, you can only move up if youre in their circle, we never have any order or space for product, the rules never apply to management only to hourly employees
Q&A With Ben E. Keith Employees
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If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Ben E. Keith?
Corporate and the field need to understand each other better in order to work together more effectively.
I felt like an outsider
What skills do you need to be successful in the Admin department at Ben E. Keith?
Customer service, responsiveness, attention to detail, willingness to learn and adapt. Microsoft office suite.
How are layoffs handled in the Admin department at Ben E. Keith?
No layoffs have occurred in administration.
How innovative is Ben E. Keith?
Much better than it used to be. Progress is being made on the technology side.
How are the career growth opportunities on the Admin team at Ben E. Keith?
It depends on the department and the timing but there is definitely room to grow with the organization.
What's the work from home policy like at Ben E. Keith?
It depends on the position but some employees are able to work remotely with approval from their supervisor.
What part of Ben E. Keith's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
The food division is achieving record numbers but the beer industry as a whole is in a slight decline due to liquor and wine sales increasing throughout the nation.
What do people at Ben E. Keith think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
The CEO is behind the scenes but each division has a General Manager that is in charge.
How's the work life balance at Ben E. Keith?
It varies by position but most jobs offer a reasonable balance between work and life.
How does Ben E. Keith make decisions around promotions?
Positions are opened up internally for those that may be interested in applying. Certain requirements and experience must be met in order to qualify.
How's the vacation policy at Ben E. Keith?
You receive vacation on your anniversary date that can be used for the next year.










