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Wings, beer, and sports made us famous, but our team makes us legendary. Without the right people, none of it would matter. read more
Buffalo Wild Wings Company Culture
Buffalo Wild Wings Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.4/5
Buffalo Wild Wings' Overall Culture is rated D-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
C-Environment
D+Diversity
DGender
DOffice Culture
DBuffalo Wild Wings CEO
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Sally Smith
55 /100
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Diversity at Buffalo Wild Wings
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Diverse employees at Buffalo Wild Wings have rated Environment, Team, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Buffalo Wild Wings
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at Buffalo Wild Wings have rated Environment, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Buffalo Wild Wings eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-48
Buffalo Wild Wings employees are -48% more likely to recommend Buffalo Wild Wings as a great place to work
| 20% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 12% | Passives |
| 68% | Detractors |
Working at Buffalo Wild Wings
Working at Buffalo Wild Wings is rated below average by 1635 employees, across various culture dimensions. Buffalo Wild Wings employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Outlook have the most room for improvement, putting Buffalo Wild Wings’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Atlanta. See below in detail how working at Buffalo Wild Wings was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Buffalo Wild Wings
D-
Overall Company Culture at Buffalo Wild Wings is rated D-
Last updated a day ago
Bottom
10%
Buffalo Wild Wings ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Buffalo Wild Wings Employee Reviews
Out of 1305 Buffalo Wild Wings employee reviews, 56% were positive. The remaining 44% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Buffalo Wild Wings improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 56% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 44% |
Positive Reviews From Buffalo Wild Wings Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?When I'm not being brought into the managers office being told I have a problem with someone when I infact don't even know what they are talking about.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?I can't describe the leadership team.
- What are some of the best things about your team?When communicating we a beast
Constructive Feedback From Buffalo Wild Wings Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Get on the team members when they are not following rules or ACTUALLY ENFORCE THE RULES
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Actual training, and not have Vivian from blossom hill do it
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?It could be improved with real compassionate customer service
Buffalo Wild Wings Company Information
Buffalo Wild Wings Company Overview
Wings, beer, and sports made us famous, but our team makes us legendary. Without the right people, none of it would matter.
Buffalo Wild Wings Mission, Vision & Values
Buffalo Wild Wings Mission Statement
Buffalo Wild Wings' guidelines for business conduct flow from our Mission Statement and Core Values. These key elements are of the utmost importance for the proper conduct and respect for all individuals. Buffalo Wild Wings depends on the character of its Team Members. That character is reflected in our leadership values which include attracting and recruiting quality, knowledgeable, honest people with leadership skills and a passion for doing their best. We value our guests, coworkers and communities and strive to treat them with respect. We have confidence in each other's capabilities and intentions
Buffalo Wild Wings Values
- We are team-focused
- We are community-connected
- We are dedicated to excellence
| Headquarter | 1155 Perimeter Center West Atlanta, GA 30338 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.buffalowildwings.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1982 |
| Tel | 19528183668 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.buffalowildwings.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
Buffalo Wild Wings Competitors
Buffalo Wild Wings competitors include Darden Restaurants, Hooters, Dennys, and Applebee's. Buffalo Wild Wings ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Buffalo Wild Wings compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Buffalo Wild Wings Employees
1635 employees at Buffalo Wild Wings have reviewed Buffalo Wild Wings across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a day ago.
Overall, the 1635 Buffalo Wild Wings employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Buffalo Wild Wings are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Buffalo Wild Wings, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Buffalo Wild Wings are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 1635 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at Buffalo Wild Wings are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Buffalo Wild Wings believe the environment at Buffalo Wild Wings is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Buffalo Wild Wings is comfortably fast. About 75% of the employees at Buffalo Wild Wings work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Buffalo Wild Wings are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Buffalo Wild Wings employees generally work 8.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Buffalo Wild Wings report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
63% of Buffalo Wild Wings employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Buffalo Wild Wings employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
25% of Buffalo Wild Wings employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Buffalo Wild Wings employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
64% of Buffalo Wild Wings employees call their work environment negative
Environment
Joining Buffalo Wild Wings - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Buffalo Wild Wings is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Buffalo Wild Wings employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Buffalo Wild Wings KPIs and OKRs
At Buffalo Wild Wings 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Buffalo Wild Wings' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 12 Buffalo Wild Wings employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 5 have said yes.
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Buffalo Wild Wings CEO & Leadership
Buffalo Wild Wings CEO - Sally Smith
55 /100
Sally’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Sally in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Atlanta. Sally Smith’s employees rank Buffalo Wild Wings in the Bottom 35% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 25% for Environment, and in the Bottom 15% for Office Culture. Smith is generally unpopular with Buffalo Wild Wings employees, but ranks especially low with Non-Binary employees, and by employees in the HR department and employees in the Marketing department. However, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Buffalo Wild Wings’s competitors, Sally Smith ranks below both Dennys CEO John Miller and Applebee's CEO Steve Joyce.
Buffalo Wild Wings Leadership
The Buffalo Wild Wings Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Sally Smith, CMO Seth Freeman, and Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer Alexander Ware
Sally Smith CEO / President
Sally Smith serves as the CEO / President of Buffalo Wild Wings.
Seth Freeman CMO
Seth Freeman serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Buffalo Wild Wings. Seth started at Buffalo Wild Wings in August... read more
Alexander Ware Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer
Mr. Alexander H. Ware has been the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President at Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.... read more
Emily C. Decker Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary
Ms. Emily C. Decker has been Secretary and General Counsel of Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. since January 2011 and has been... read more
Jeffrey B. Sorum Chief Accounting Officer, Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller
Mr. Jeffrey B. Sorum has been the Chief Accounting Officer at Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. since March 1, 2016 and also... read more
Judith A. Shoulak Former Executive Vice President and President of North America
Ms. Judith A. Shoulak, also known as Judy, served as an Executive Vice President and President of North America at... read more
James M. Schmidt Former Chief Operating Officer
Mr. James M. Schmidt, also known as Jim, served as the Chief Operating Officer of Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. from January... read more
Andrew D. Block Senior Vice President of Talent Management Services
Mr. Andrew D. Block serves as a Senior Vice President of Talent Management since January 2012. Mr. Block served as Vice... read more
Mr. Lee R. Patterson served as Senior Vice President of Enterprise Strategy, Brand and Innovation at Buffalo Wild Wings,... read more
Buffalo Wild Wings Salaries
How much does Buffalo Wild Wings pay?
How much do people at Buffalo Wild Wings get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Buffalo Wild Wings is $133,148, or $64 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $112,608, or $54 per hour.
At Buffalo Wild Wings, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $240,636 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $40,104 annually. Average Buffalo Wild Wings salaries by department include: Operations at $79,000, Sales at $180,016, Admin at $58,598, and Design at $110,394. Half of Buffalo Wild Wings salaries are above $112,608.
687 employees at Buffalo Wild Wings rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 2030 ratings) while 658 employees at Buffalo Wild Wings rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 669 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Buffalo Wild Wings employees include job titles like Designer, Senior Marketing Manager, Media Planner, and Project Manager. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Buffalo Wild Wings employees.
Last updated a day ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $59k | $59k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $88k | $88k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $112k | $112k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $238k | $238k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $266k | $266k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $495k | $495k | 100th Percentile |
$133,148*
Average Compensation
$112,608*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Buffalo Wild Wings Salaries by City
Buffalo Wild Wings Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Buffalo Wild Wings
Diverse employees at Buffalo Wild Wings score the company 54/100 across various culture categories, placing Buffalo Wild Wings in the Bottom 15% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Buffalo Wild Wings across various culture dimensions.
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Buffalo Wild Wings Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Buffalo Wild Wings PTO
Buffalo Wild Wings' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Buffalo Wild Wings' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 57% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Buffalo Wild Wings' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Buffalo Wild Wings on Comparably
Candidates By Department
IT | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Customer Support | 22% | |
All Industries | 22% | |
Design | 11% | |
Executive | 11% |
Candidates By Location
Minneapolis | 56% | |
|---|---|---|
Dayton | 11% | |
Saint Paul | 11% | |
Middletown | 11% | |
Bellevue | 11% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Buffalo Wild Wings
What is Buffalo Wild Wings address?
Buffalo Wild Wings location is at 1155 Perimeter Center West
Who is the CEO of Buffalo Wild Wings?
Buffalo Wild Wings CEO is Sally Smith, their score by employees is 55
What are the salaries in Buffalo Wild Wings
The average salary for employees in Buffalo Wild Wings is 133148$
What is Buffalo Wild Wings eNPS?
The eNPS for Buffalo Wild Wings is -48
What is the salary for Lead Engineer in Buffalo Wild Wings?
Lead Engineer average salary in the US is 138k
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