


Diverse employees at Hard Rock have rated Team, Outlook, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Hard Rock have rated Outlook, Team, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Hard Rock employees are 17% more likely to recommend Hard Rock as a great place to work
| 53% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 11% | Passives |
| 36% | Detractors |
Working at Hard Rock is rated highly by 153 employees, across various culture dimensions. Hard Rock employees are most satisfied about Environment, Executive Team, and Outlook categories, putting Hard Rock’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Orlando, FL. See below in detail how working at Hard Rock was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Hard Rock is rated B
Last updated 2 months ago
Hard Rock ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 101 Hard Rock employee reviews, 82% were positive. The remaining 18% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Hard Rock improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 82% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 18% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Quick response after the interview
What makes you most happy at work?Interacting with great people and creating memories
What are some of the best things about your team?We all hate Jason collectively.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Merit raises not fair right now
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?they talk down to everyone. not working there
What does the leadership team need to get better at?they should have more team meeting and be more open minded
Hard Rock is a haven for fans of music, food, and great times.
Our memorabilia is both our own selfish fanaticism to hoard the coolest things we've ever seen and an honorable mission to share it with the world.
| Headquarter | Orlando, FL United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.hardrock.com |
| Founding Date | 1971 |
| Tel | 1(888) 519-6683 |
| Company Status | Private |
Hard Rock competitors include House of Blues Entertainment, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Johnny Rockets, and Landry's. Hard Rock ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Hard Rock compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
153 employees at Hard Rock have reviewed Hard Rock 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 153 Hard Rock employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Hard Rock are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Hard Rock, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Hard Rock are generally satisfied with their team. 153 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Hard Rock are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Hard Rock believe the environment at Hard Rock is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Hard Rock is extremely fast. About 75% of the employees at Hard Rock work 8 hours or less, while 14% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Hard Rock are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Hard Rock 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.
Employees’ understanding of Hard Rock's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Hard Rock employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Hamish’s approval rate is just above average, putting Hamish in the Top 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 25% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Orlando, FL. Hamish Dodds is well regarded by employees for the Environment Hard Rock offers, and ranks among the Top 15% of CEOs by employees in that category. Hamish is most liked by African American/Black employees and employees in the Sales department. However, Hispanic or Latino employees have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Hard Rock’s competitors, Hamish Dodds ranks just above House of Blues Entertainment’s CEO Liz Thompson. With Hamish’s leadership, Hard Rock employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and Executive Team. Hamish was rated slightly below average for Professional Development.
The Hard Rock Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Hamish Dodds, Director Of Brand Marketing Gina Morales, and General Manager and Director of Operations Edward Ennis
Hamish Dodds CEO / President
Hamish Dodds serves as the CEO / President of Hard Rock.
Gina Morales Director Of Brand Marketing
Gina Morales serves as the Director Of Brand Marketing of Hard Rock.
Edward Ennis General Manager and Director of Operations
Edward Ennis serves as the General Manager and Director of Operations of Hard Rock.
Brian Bork Vice President Marketing
Brian Bork serves as the Vice President Marketing of Hard Rock.
Andrea Melotti Vice President of Operations - Hotels and Casinos
Andrea Melotti serves as the Vice President of Operations - Hotels and Casinos of Hard Rock.
Sal Rivera Vice President of Operations Reverb Hotels
Sal Rivera serves as the Vice President of Operations Reverb Hotels of Hard Rock.
Jonathan Weber Vice President Operations
Jonathan Weber serves as the Vice President Operations of Hard Rock.
Rick Patrick Vice President, Creative Services & Brand Marketing
Rick Patrick serves as the Vice President, Creative Services & Brand Marketing of Hard Rock.
Anibal Fernandez Vice President, Franchise Operations and Development
Anibal Fernandez serves as the Vice President, Franchise Operations and Development of Hard Rock.
How much do people at Hard Rock get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Hard Rock is $136,323, or $65 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $131,741, or $63 per hour.
At Hard Rock, the highest paid job is a Director of Product at $254,029 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,243 annually. Average Hard Rock salaries by department include: Sales at $148,837, Admin at $71,006, Communications at $233,919, and Business Development at $155,921. Half of Hard Rock salaries are above $131,741.
42 employees at Hard Rock rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 132 ratings) while 41 employees at Hard Rock rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 43 ratings).
Last updated 2 months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $100k | $100k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $131k | $131k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $189k | $189k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $245k | $245k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $275k | $275k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $306k | $306k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Hard Rock score the company 75/100 across various culture categories, placing Hard Rock in the Top 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 Hard Rock across various culture dimensions.
Hard Rock's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Hard Rock'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 Hard Rock?
Hard Rock CEO is Hamish Dodds, their score by employees is 72
What is Hard Rock eNPS?
The eNPS for Hard Rock is 17
What is the salary for Senior Developer in Hard Rock?
Senior Developer average salary in the US is 106k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Hard Rock?
The average salaries for Operations in Hard Rock is 155k
Who are Hard Rock competitors?
Hard Rock main competitors are House of Blues Entertainment, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Johnny Rockets, Landry's