

Diverse employees at Centerplate have rated Environment, CEO Rating, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Centerplate have rated Environment, Compensation, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Centerplate employees are -2% more likely to recommend Centerplate as a great place to work
| 44% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 10% | Passives |
| 46% | Detractors |
Working at Centerplate is rated below average by 67 employees, across various culture dimensions. Centerplate employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Centerplate’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Asheville, NC. See below in detail how working at Centerplate was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Centerplate is rated C-
Last updated 2 months ago
Centerplate ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 59 Centerplate employee reviews, 61% were positive. The remaining 39% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Centerplate improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 61% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 39% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Sense of ease to apply
What do you like best about the leadership team?great management teams who are very knowledgeable
What are some of the best things about your team?They help everyone out when needed.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?New chef to implement positive work relationships
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Respect, communication and a raise respect tespect respect
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?everything that they do is sketchy
Centerplate, Inc. is a food and beverage corporation
Our mission is to make it better to be there. Every time. Everywhere.
By understanding what matters most'to guests, to fans, to communities'we help make the most of every moment through a strategic approach to hospitality. We craft one-of-a-kind guest experiences that reflect purpose and place, so your presence is valued, your returns are rewarding, and your community connections are authentic. That's the power of Centerplate. 'Making it better to be there since 1929.'
| Headquarter | Greenville, SC United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.centerplate.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1929 |
| Tel | (864) 598-8698 |
| Company Status | Private |
Centerplate competitors include nakedwines.com, HMSHost, Sodexo, and Aramark. Centerplate ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Centerplate compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
67 employees at Centerplate have reviewed Centerplate across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 67 Centerplate employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Centerplate are not very pleased with their total compensation at Centerplate, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Centerplate are generally satisfied with their team. 67 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Centerplate are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Centerplate believe the environment at Centerplate is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Centerplate is comfortably fast. About 65% of the employees at Centerplate work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Centerplate are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Centerplate is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Centerplate employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Centerplate 33% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Centerplate's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Centerplate employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Chris’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Chris in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Asheville, NC. Chris Verros’s employees rank Centerplate in the Top 10% for Environment, in the Top 20% for Office Culture, and in the Top 50% for Happiness. Verros is generally unpopular with Centerplate employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Entry Level experience, and by employees in the Operations department and employees in the Sales department. However, employees with Over 10 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
The Centerplate Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Chris Verros, Senior Vice President of Marketing Diana Evans, and Senior Vice President Douglas Conner
Chris Verros CEO / President
Chris Verros serves as the CEO / President of Centerplate.
Diana Evans Senior Vice President of Marketing
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Douglas Conner Senior Vice President
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John Vingas Former Senior Vice President Convention Centers
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Kay Towner Senior Vice President, Sales & New Business Development
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William Peterson EVP-Operations
William Peterson serves as the EVP-Operations of Centerplate.
Gregory Fender Vice President - Operations
Gregory Fender serves as the Vice President - Operations of Centerplate.
Marsha Graber VP Business Development & Administration
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Michael Porter Executive Director
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How much do people at Centerplate get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Centerplate is $140,843, or $67 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $144,259, or $69 per hour.
At Centerplate, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $224,898 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,167 annually. Average Centerplate salaries by department include: Finance at $89,109, IT at $162,283, Business Development at $158,002, and Operations at $129,759. Half of Centerplate salaries are above $144,259.
30 employees at Centerplate rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 92 ratings) while 28 employees at Centerplate rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 31 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Centerplate employees include job titles like SysAdmin. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Centerplate employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $77k | $77k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $111k | $111k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $135k | $135k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $192k | $192k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $244k | $244k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $265k | $265k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $296k | $296k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Centerplate score the company 59/100 across various culture categories, placing Centerplate in the Bottom 30% 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 Centerplate across various culture dimensions.
Centerplate's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Centerplate's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Centerplate's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Centerplate?
Centerplate CEO is Chris Verros, their score by employees is 58
What is Centerplate eNPS?
The eNPS for Centerplate is -2
What is the salary for Office Manager in Centerplate?
Office Manager average salary in the US is 59k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in Centerplate?
The average salaries for Business Development in Centerplate is 158k
Who are Centerplate competitors?
Centerplate main competitors are nakedwines.com, HMSHost, Sodexo, Aramark