Competitors:
Gordon Food Service
Gordon Food Service
Hostess Company Culture
Hostess Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.8/5
Hostess' Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Executive Team
A+Office Culture
A+Happiness
AEnvironment
A-Compensation
B+Hostess CEO
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
William Toler
58 /100
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Diversity at Hostess
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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 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-39
Hostess employees are -39% more likely to recommend Hostess as a great place to work
| 24% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 63% | Detractors |
Working at Hostess
Working at Hostess is rated average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. Hostess employees are most satisfied about Executive Team, Office Culture, and Happiness categories, putting Hostess’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Lawrence, KS. See below in detail how working at Hostess was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Hostess
B
Overall Company Culture at Hostess is rated B
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35%
Hostess ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Hostess Company Overview
Hostess Makers of the original creme-filled snack cakes and other classic treats.
Hostess Mission, Vision & Values
Hostess Mission & Values
Creating creme-filled cakes and delight is what we do. We’ve been at it for almost 100 years and we’re still making Hostess® the original snack cake for every occasion. All of our products are baked with care and they are always perfectly delectable. Always perfectly Hostess.
| Headquarter | Hostess Brands, LLC P.O. Box 419593 Kansas City, MO United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | hostessbrands.com/ |
| Tel | 8167014750 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | TWNK |
Hostess Competitors
Hostess competitors include Gordon Food Service. Hostess ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Hostess compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Hostess Employees
10 employees at Hostess have reviewed Hostess 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 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 Hostess are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Hostess, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Hostess are pleased with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at Hostess are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Hostess believe the environment at Hostess is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Hostess is moderate. About 33% of the employees at Hostess work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Hostess are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Hostess - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Lawrence, KS about their company is that it was somewhat prepared on their first day. Lawrence, KS 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.
Hostess KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Hostess' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Hostess employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Hostess CEO & Leadership
Hostess CEO - William Toler
58 /100
William’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting William in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Lawrence, KS. William Toler’s employees rank Hostess in the Top 5% for Executive Team, in the Top 5% for Office Culture, and in the Top 10% for Happiness. When compared to Hostess’s competitors, William Toler ranks below Gordon Food Service CEO Rich Wolowski.
Hostess Leadership
The Hostess Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO William Toler, EVP & Chief Operating Officer Andy Jacobs, and Senior Vice President - Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain Stuart Daley
William Toler CEO / President
William Toler serves as the CEO / President of Hostess.
Andy Jacobs EVP & Chief Operating Officer
Andy Jacobs serves as the EVP & Chief Operating Officer of Hostess Brands. Andy started at Hostess Brands in Dec of... read more
Stuart Daley Senior Vice President - Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain
Stuart Daley serves as the Senior Vice President - Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain of Hostess Brands. Stuart... read more
Jaime Hamm Vice President Risk and Compliance
Jaime Hamm serves as the Vice President Risk and Compliance of Hostess.
Brad Miller VP - Club Channel
Brad Miller serves as the VP - Club Channel of Hostess.
David Vogt Group Vice President
David Vogt serves as the Group Vice President of Hostess Brands. David started at Hostess Brands in December of 2018.... read more
John Kalal SVP Operations and Supply Chain
John Kalal serves as the SVP Operations and Supply Chain of Hostess Brands. John started at Hostess Brands in December... read more
Elizabeth Cohen Vice President, Marketing Innovation
Elizabeth Cohen serves as the Vice President, Marketing Innovation of Hostess.
Jeremy Vance Vice President Information Technology
Jeremy Vance serves as the Vice President Information Technology of Hostess.
Hostess Salaries
How much does Hostess pay?
How much do people at Hostess get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Hostess is $139,485, or $67 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $146,693, or $70 per hour.
At Hostess, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $227,595 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $38,193 annually. Average Hostess salaries by department include: Engineering at $148,637, Business Development at $159,356, Sales at $157,879, and HR at $124,368. Half of Hostess salaries are above $146,693.
3 employees at Hostess rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings) while 3 employees at Hostess rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $110k | $110k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $143k | $143k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $195k | $195k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $249k | $249k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $273k | $273k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $302k | $302k | 100th Percentile |
$139,485*
Average Compensation
$146,693*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Hostess Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Hostess
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Hostess across various culture dimensions.
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Hostess Perks & Benefits
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Hostess PTO
Hostess' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Hostess' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Hostess
What is Hostess address?
Hostess location is at Hostess Brands, LLC P.O. Box 419593
Who is the CEO of Hostess?
Hostess CEO is William Toler, their score by employees is 58
What is Hostess eNPS?
The eNPS for Hostess is -39
What is Hostess revenue?
Hostess revenue is $776M
What is the salary for Senior Accountant in Hostess?
Senior Accountant average salary in the US is 95k
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