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Hooters Company Culture
Hooters Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.8/5
Hooters' Overall Culture is rated D+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Gender
C+Professional Development
C+Diversity
CRetention
C-Outlook
C-Hooters CEO
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Terrance Marks
60 /100
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Diversity at Hooters
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at Hooters have rated Retention, Outlook, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Hooters
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at Hooters have rated Team, Outlook, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Hooters 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 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-21
Hooters employees are -21% more likely to recommend Hooters as a great place to work
| 32% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passives |
| 53% | Detractors |
Working at Hooters
Working at Hooters is rated below average by 346 employees, across various culture dimensions. Hooters employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Manager have the most room for improvement, putting Hooters’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Atlanta. See below in detail how working at Hooters was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Hooters
D+
Overall Company Culture at Hooters is rated D+
Last updated months ago
Bottom
25%
Hooters ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Hooters Employee Reviews
Out of 276 Hooters employee reviews, 68% were positive. The remaining 32% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Hooters improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 68% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 32% |
Positive Reviews From Hooters Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Nothing at all it's draining and feels like bullying
- What are some of the best things about your team?Strong workers willing to help others
- What did you like most about the interview process?I liked that I was asked some good questions
Constructive Feedback From Hooters Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?absolutely everything. this is the most unprofessional place i have ever worked at.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?More communication managers' attitudes and overall restaurants is disgusting
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I don’t get benefits or hours I get treated unfairly and less importa
Hooters Company Information
Hooters Company Overview
Hooters is the franchisor and operator of Hooters restaurants.
Hooters Mission, Vision & Values
Hooters Mission Statement
We aim to be your favorite neighbor
Hooters Values
- Show You Care
- Elevate the Spirit
- Respect Everyone
- Value Feedbac
- Exceed Expectation
| Headquarter | Atlanta, GA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.hooters.com |
| Founding Date | 1983 |
| Company Status | Private |
Hooters Competitors
Hooters competitors include Twin Peaks, Carlson, Brinker International, and Wingstop Restaurants Inc.. Hooters ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Hooters compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Hooters employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Hooters report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
79% of Hooters employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Hooters employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
52% of Hooters employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Hooters Employees
346 employees at Hooters have reviewed Hooters across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 346 Hooters employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Hooters are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Hooters, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Hooters are generally satisfied with their team. 346 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Hooters are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Hooters believe the environment at Hooters is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Hooters is comfortably fast. About 57% of the employees at Hooters work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Hooters are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Hooters - Employee Onboarding
Hooters 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.
Hooters KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Hooters' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Hooters employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Hooters CEO & Leadership
Hooters CEO - Terrance Marks
60 /100
Terrance’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Terrance in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Atlanta. Terrance Marks’s employees rank Hooters in the Top 50% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 35% for Retention, and in the Bottom 35% for Outlook. Marks is generally unpopular with Hooters employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Customer Success department, and by employees identified with Other ethnicities and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, African American/Black employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Hooters’s competitors, Terrance Marks ranks below Twin Peaks CEO Starlette Johnson.
Hooters Leadership
The Hooters Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Terrance Marks, Global Chief Marketing Officer Carl Sweat, and EVP Franchise Operations John Weber
Terrance Marks CEO / President
Terrance Marks serves as the CEO / President of Hooters.
Carl Sweat Global Chief Marketing Officer
Carl Sweat serves as the Global Chief Marketing Officer for Hooters of America. Carl started at Hooters of America in... read more
John Weber EVP Franchise Operations
John Weber serves as the EVP Franchise Operations for Hooters of America. John started at Hooters of America in December... read more
Michael McNeil VP of Marketing & CMO
Michael McNeil serves as the VP of Marketing & CMO for Hooters of America, LLC. Michael started at Hooters of America,... read more
Michelle Walker VP Controller
Michelle Walker serves as the VP Controller for Hooters of America. Michelle started at Hooters of America in September... read more
Dirk Montgomery Chief Financial Officer
Dirk Montgomery serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Hooters of America. Dirk started at Hooters of America in... read more
Mark Whittle Chief Global Development Officer
Mark Whittle serves as the Chief Global Development Officer for Hooters of America. Mark started at Hooters of America... read more
Marc Butler Senior Vice President, Marketing & Product Development
Marc Butler serves as the Senior Vice President, Marketing & Product Development of Hooters of America. Marc currently... read more
Larry Linen Vice President Global Franchise Operations
Larry Linen serves as the Vice President Global Franchise Operations of Hooters of America. Larry currently resides in... read more
Hooters Salaries
How much does Hooters pay?
How much do people at Hooters get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Hooters is $109,020, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $109,825, or $52 per hour.
At Hooters, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $243,272 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $40,181 annually. Average Hooters salaries by department include: Communications at $236,306, Design at $110,597, IT at $65,731, and Marketing at $125,945. Half of Hooters salaries are above $109,825.
146 employees at Hooters rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 440 ratings) while 143 employees at Hooters rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 147 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Hooters employees include job titles like Sales Manager. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from Hooters employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $59k | $59k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $86k | $86k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $109k | $109k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $236k | $236k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $268k | $268k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $501k | $501k | 100th Percentile |
$109,020*
Average Compensation
$109,825*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Hooters Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Hooters
Diverse employees at Hooters score the company 63/100 across various culture categories, placing Hooters in the Bottom 40% 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 Hooters across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
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Hooters Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Hooters PTO
Hooters' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Hooters' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 75% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Hooters' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Hooters on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 43% | |
|---|---|---|
Marketing | 29% | |
Legal | 14% | |
All Industries | 14% |
Candidates By Location
Atlanta | 86% | |
|---|---|---|
Dallas | 14% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Hooters
Who is the CEO of Hooters?
Hooters CEO is Terrance Marks, their score by employees is 60
What is Hooters eNPS?
The eNPS for Hooters is -21
What is the salary for Scrum Master in Hooters?
Scrum Master average salary in the US is 110k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Hooters?
The average salaries for Admin in Hooters is 59k
Who are Hooters competitors?
Hooters main competitors are Twin Peaks, Carlson, Brinker International, Wingstop Restaurants Inc.
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