Cafe Rio Mexican Grill Claimed Company
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill is a fast-casual restaurant specializing in fresh, from scratch-made meals. Our food is something to behold. And, it’s all thanks to the amazing people that choose to join our family. “The food and the employees are the most important pieces that make Café Rio stand out! We like to think of ourselves as a five-star kitchen in a fast and casual format.” Says Steve Vaughn, CEO.
You offer your hard work and passion and we’ll offer a career path from Floor Ambassador to CEO, with rewards and perks along the way. Like medical benefits? Like 401ks? Like Hawaii? #CafeRioPerks. We currently serve guests from over 144 restaurants in 11 states. Come join our family and let’s have fun making great food together. read more
The ones who move up here and get promoted are the ones who love kissing up to leadership. If you keep your head down and are productive and work hard, you won't get promoted. Leadership would rather feed their ego than do what's best for the team. They reward the undeserving.
Briefly describe your overall experience at your company
Ideas, work ethic, and talents are sometimes appreciated for specific people, but more often people within the company let ego get in the way of recognizing quality ideas and best options for stores. The work/life balance is non existent and work hours and effort not recognized. Reviews are archaic
What do you like best about the leadership team?
They follow the values of the company.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
The food and drinks supplied are a great perk.
What are some of the best things about your team?
The fact that we are all-in when it comes to supporting stores. All the members of my team have the end goal that the stores come first. They are our customers and we truly and deeply care about helping them in any way we can.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
I feel undervalued because I am undervalued. This statement comes not from a place of emotion, but from looking at raw data (actual avg. salaries) of those in similar positions both locally and nationally. They make an average of 40%-60% more. There is push back spending on people vs. tools/tech
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
There is a lack of professionalism. They spend a lot of time talking about other people and creating a toxic environment but then play victim when called out. These same coworkers spend half the day walking around the office being unproductive and run straight to leadership when they get a win.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
I think leadership should really look at what their reports are doing. A lot of employees here kiss up and act like they're doing so much when in reality they're failing at what they do. Underqualified leaders are recognized here just because of their story, but have no education or experience.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?
Making sure people know they are valued and appreciated and not just a resource (human beings are not just another commodity). Scaling growth in a way that is true to building a base of loyal fans who use grassroots to spread their love of the concept vs. scaling only for profit margins. Empathy.
What makes you most happy at work?
When my opinions and ideas are highly valued and sought after and my work is truly appreciate. I have a lot to offer, and when I bring an idea to the table that is accepted and appreciated it makes a world of difference. I am also happy when stores feel well cared for and appreciative of the assist
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