HR or Marketing?Claim Your Free Employer Account
King's Hawaiian Claimed Company
King's Hawaiian Bakery hangs its lei in Southern California and Georgia. The company produces bakery products, including its flagship product, Hawaiian sweet bread. King's Hawaiian was founded in 1955 by Robert Taira. The company has grown from a small bakery operation in Hawaii to a distribution company selling bread and rolls nationwide from plants in Torrance, CA and Oakwood, GA.
Its products can be found in the bakery sections of select grocery stores including Safeway, Albertson's, and HEB. King's Hawaiian also operates two restaurants, King's Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant and The Local Place Bakery & Cafe, both located in Torrance, California. read more
King's Hawaiian Company Culture
King's Hawaiian Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
King's Hawaiian's Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Gender
A+Professional Development
A+CEO Rating
ALeadership
A-Office Culture
A-King's Hawaiian CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Mark Taira
80 /100
See More
Diversity at King's Hawaiian
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at King's Hawaiian have rated CEO Rating, Retention, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at King's Hawaiian
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Women at King's Hawaiian have rated Meetings, Team, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
King's Hawaiian 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?"Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
30
King's Hawaiian employees are 30% more likely to recommend King's Hawaiian as a great place to work
| 57% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 27% | Detractors |
Working at King's Hawaiian
Working at King's Hawaiian is rated highly by 61 employees, across various culture dimensions. King's Hawaiian employees are most satisfied about Professional Development, CEO Rating, and Leadership categories, putting King's Hawaiian’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at King's Hawaiian was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at King's Hawaiian
B+
Overall Company Culture at King's Hawaiian is rated B+
Last updated today
Top
20%
King's Hawaiian ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
King's Hawaiian Employee Reviews
Out of 69 King's Hawaiian employee reviews, 95% were positive. The remaining 5% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping King's Hawaiian improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 95% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 5% |
Positive Reviews From King's Hawaiian Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?I had an amzing experience. The recruiting team is really amazing at what they do. They made my experience onsite seamless. I loved the chance to interview with a cross functional team.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Telling it like it is in a way that can be heard, dignity, respect are not only discussed these behaviors are everywhere.
- What are some of the best things about your team?We are close. We deeply care for one another and work hard. Celebrate our wins and chat througj our losses.
Constructive Feedback From King's Hawaiian Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I just want to be acknowalged for what im capable of
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I don't think there have been enough opportunities to give feedback on what matters most when it comes to benefits.
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?Fully developed career pathing. I know it is coming, but I'd like to see it move a little faster.
King's Hawaiian Company Information
King's Hawaiian Company Overview
King's Hawaiian Bakery hangs its lei in Southern California and Georgia. The company produces bakery products, including its flagship product, Hawaiian sweet bread. King's Hawaiian was founded in 1955 by Robert Taira. The company has grown from a small bakery operation in Hawaii to a distribution company selling bread and rolls nationwide from plants in Torrance, CA and Oakwood, GA. Its products can be found in the bakery sections of select grocery stores including Safeway, Albertson's, and HEB. King's Hawaiian also operates two restaurants, King's Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant and The Local Place Bakery & Cafe, both located in Torrance, California.
King's Hawaiian was founded in 1950 and its current CEO is Mark Taira. Since its inception 76 years ago, King's Hawaiian has grown to 1300 employees.
King's Hawaiian Mission, Vision & Values
King's Hawaiian Mission Statement
We deliver irresistible Hawaiian food and aloha spirit, that families love everywhere, everyday.
King's Hawaiian Vision Statement
The King’s Hawaiian Brand is the global leader in the fast growing Hawaiian food category. Our people are recognized as the most skilled, empowered and highly motivated in the industry.
King's Hawaiian Values
- Dignity
- Excellence
- Telling it like it is ...
| Headquarter | 19161 Harborgate Way Torrance, CA 90501 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.kingshawaiian.com |
| Founding Date | 1950 |
| Tel | 310-965-3500 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.kingshawaiian.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
King’s Hawaiian and Guy Fieri are working together this year to make everything better between King’s Hawaiian bread!
We care for the well-being our our `ohana members.
We enjoy bringing care and joy to our consumers.
Handling our irresistible sweet bread with care and safety.
Our team members from our King's Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant in Torrance, CA.
Plant in Oakwood, GA
Harborgate Plant in Torrance, CA
King's Hawaiian Corporate offices in Gardena, CA
King's Hawaiian Employees
King's Hawaiian has 1300 employees. 61 employees at King's Hawaiian have reviewed King's Hawaiian across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.
Overall, the 61 King's Hawaiian employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at King's Hawaiian are pleased with their total compensation at King's Hawaiian, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at King's Hawaiian are pleased with their team. 61 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at King's Hawaiian are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at King's Hawaiian believe the environment at King's Hawaiian is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at King's Hawaiian is comfortably fast. About 60% of the employees at King's Hawaiian work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at King's Hawaiian are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining King's Hawaiian - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining King's Hawaiian is that the company was very prepared on their first day. King's Hawaiian employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.
King's Hawaiian KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of King's Hawaiian's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 King's Hawaiian employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?
King's Hawaiian CEO & Leadership
King's Hawaiian CEO - Mark Taira
80 /100
King's Hawaiian’s CEO Mark Taira started in this role in 1982. Mark’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. King's Hawaiian’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Over 10 Years experience, Caucasian employees, and employees in the HR department. However, Hispanic or Latino employees, Male employees, and Female employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under Taira’s leadership, King's Hawaiian employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and the company’s Leadership. Diversity and Work Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where King's Hawaiian could stand to see real improvement.
King's Hawaiian Leadership
The King's Hawaiian Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Mark Taira, SVP / Chief Operations Officer Dan Raatjes, and Chief Marketing Officer Chad Donvito
Mark Taira CEO / President
Mark Taira serves as the CEO / President of King's Hawaiian.
Dan Raatjes SVP / Chief Operations Officer
Dan Raatjes serves as SVP / Chief Operations Officer of King's Hawaiian. Dan currently resides in the Greater Atlanta... read more
Chad Donvito Chief Marketing Officer
Chad Donvito serves as Chief Marketing Officer of King's Hawaiian. Chad currently resides in the Orange County,... read more
King's Hawaiian Salaries
How much does King's Hawaiian pay?
How much do people at King's Hawaiian get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at King's Hawaiian is $101,846, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $109,760, or $52 per hour.
At King's Hawaiian, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $179,500 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $48,190 annually. Average King's Hawaiian salaries by department include: Operations at $91,631, Finance at $85,766, Business Development at $94,462, and Customer Support at $62,291. Half of King's Hawaiian salaries are above $109,760.
26 employees at King's Hawaiian rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 79 ratings) while 25 employees at King's Hawaiian rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 27 ratings).
Salaries contributed from King's Hawaiian employees include job titles like Director of HR. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from King's Hawaiian employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $89k | $89k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $109k | $109k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $153k | $153k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $219k | $219k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $238k | $238k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $275k | $275k | 100th Percentile |
$101,846*
Average Compensation
$109,760*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
King's Hawaiian Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at King's Hawaiian
Diverse employees at King's Hawaiian score the company 64/100 across various culture categories, placing King's Hawaiian in the Bottom 40% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at King's Hawaiian across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
King's Hawaiian Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Unique Office Space
King's Hawaiian PTO
King's Hawaiian's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. King's Hawaiian's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
King's Hawaiian Careers
King's Hawaiian Jobs
No Recent Jobs found for King's Hawaiian on Comparably
Mark that you are interested and we will alert you when there are new positions available listed on Comparably
Let King's Hawaiian Know You Want To Work There
Frequently Asked Questions regarding King's Hawaiian
What is King's Hawaiian address?
King's Hawaiian location is at 19161 Harborgate Way
Who is the CEO of King's Hawaiian?
King's Hawaiian CEO is Mark Taira, their score by employees is 80
What is King's Hawaiian eNPS?
The eNPS for King's Hawaiian is 30
What is the salary for Project Manager in King's Hawaiian?
Project Manager average salary in the US is 107k
What are the salaries in the Operations in King's Hawaiian?
The average salaries for Operations in King's Hawaiian is 92k
×