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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterHostess Brands employees are 10% more likely to recommend Hostess Brands as a great place to work
| 40% | Promoters |
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| 30% | Passives |
| 30% | Detractors |
Working at Hostess Brands is rated below average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. Hostess Brands employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Team and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting Hostess Brands’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Hostess Brands was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Hostess Brands is rated D-
Last updated months ago
Hostess Brands ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 14 Hostess Brands employee reviews, 55% were positive. The remaining 45% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Hostess Brands improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 55% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 45% |
What makes you most happy at work?When i leave so i can pee at my home where my toilet is clean. When i go home so there are not cig butts on the floor where i eat. Nothint aboit hostess made me happy excrpt the money
What is the best part about your compensation package?Free safety gift cards monthly.
What are some of the best things about your team?Very good teamwork when work gets fast.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?I have know clue you can figure it out
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Team work communication and fairness
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Better schedule, better PTO, more color people in the office
| Headquarter | United States of America |
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Hostess Brands competitors include Bimbo Bakeries and Flowers Foods. Hostess Brands ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Hostess Brands compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
10 employees at Hostess Brands have reviewed Hostess Brands 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 10 Hostess Brands 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 Hostess Brands are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Hostess Brands, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Hostess Brands are not very pleased with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at Hostess Brands are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Hostess Brands believe the environment at Hostess Brands is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Hostess Brands is extremely fast.
Overall, the employees at Hostess Brands are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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 this moment no Hostess Brands employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Hostess Brands' KPIs and OKRs.
William’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting William in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. William Toler’s employees rank Hostess Brands in the Bottom 40% for Compensation, in the Bottom 20% for Happiness, and in the Bottom 20% for Perks And Benefits. When compared to Hostess Brands’s competitors, William Toler ranks below both Flowers Foods CEO Allen Shiver and Bimbo Bakeries CEO Daniel Servitje.
The Hostess Brands Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO William Toler, Executive Chairman C. Dean Metropoulos, and Executive VP & Chief Administrative Officer Michael John Cramer
William Toler CEO / President
William Toler serves as the CEO / President of Hostess Brands.
C. Dean Metropoulos Executive Chairman
Mr. C. Dean Metropoulos serves as the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of C. Dean Metropoulos & Co. Mr.... read more
Michael John Cramer Executive VP & Chief Administrative Officer
Mr. Michael John Cramer serves as the President and Secretary of CDM Hostess Class C, LLC. Mr. Cramer has been Chief... read more
Thomas Alan Peterson Executive VP & CFO
Mr. Thomas Alan Peterson, also known as Tom, has been Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Hostess... read more
Andrew Wilson Jacobs COO & Executive VP
Mr. Andrew Wilson Jacobs, also known as Andy, has been Executive Vice President of Hostess Brands, Inc. since June 1,... read more
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Hostess Brands across various culture dimensions.
Hostess Brands' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Hostess Brands' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Hostess Brands?
Hostess Brands CEO is William Toler, their score by employees is 54
What is Hostess Brands eNPS?
The eNPS for Hostess Brands is 10
Who are Hostess Brands competitors?
Hostess Brands main competitors are Bimbo Bakeries, Flowers Foods
Who is Hostess Brands leadership?
C. Dean Metropoulos, Michael John Cramer & Thomas Alan Peterson are part of Hostess Brands leadership, William Toler is the CEO