Kona Grill Company Culture
Kona Grill Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.3/5
Kona Grill's Overall Culture is rated F
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
B+Gender
C+Environment
D-Executive Team
D-Team
D-Kona Grill CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jim Kuhn
47 /100
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Diversity at Kona Grill
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B+
Diverse employees at Kona Grill have rated Meetings, Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Kona Grill
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at Kona Grill have rated Team, Retention, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Kona Grill 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 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-67
Kona Grill employees are -67% more likely to recommend Kona Grill as a great place to work
| 13% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 7% | Passives |
| 80% | Detractors |
Working at Kona Grill
Working at Kona Grill is rated below average by 125 employees, across various culture dimensions. Kona Grill employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Kona Grill’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 5% compared to other companies in Phoenix. See below in detail how working at Kona Grill was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Kona Grill
F
Overall Company Culture at Kona Grill is rated F
Last updated 4 days ago
Bottom
5%
Kona Grill ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Kona Grill Employee Reviews
Out of 62 Kona Grill employee reviews, 47% were positive. The remaining 53% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Kona Grill improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 47% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 53% |
Positive Reviews From Kona Grill Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Clocking out at the end of the day
- What did you like most about the interview process?The interview was very simple, they told they were desperate for host.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The employees are the most positive thing about the restaurant
Constructive Feedback From Kona Grill Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Positive attitudes ! Along with staff open to team work
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I was NOT fairly compensated for the hours or time I've spent traveling for this company during the holidays. this had been brought to corporates attention and still have not been compensated
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I am number one in sales and being given the worst sections on holiday weekends
Kona Grill Company Information
Kona Grill Company Overview
kona grill provides an exotic escape from the everyday.
Kona Grill Mission, Vision & Values
Kona Grill Mission & Values
Kona Grill's Mission is to make every experience exceptional. We pride ourselves on offering our guests; * Fresh ingredients and entrees made from scratch with passion by our executive chefs and their teams * Fresh fish flown in daily to deliver outstanding sushi quality * Genuine hospitality, with personality * Specialty cocktails, served in an energetic bar and lounge * An upscale-casual environment that provides the perfect backdrop for a date, a party, and everything in between
| Headquarter | 7150 East Camelback Road Scottsdale, AZ United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.konagrill.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1998 |
| Tel | 4804295424 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | KONA |
Kona Grill Competitors
Kona Grill competitors include Darden Restaurants, Papa John's International, Luby's, and Benihana. Kona Grill ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Kona Grill compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Kona Grill Employees
125 employees at Kona Grill have reviewed Kona Grill across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 4 days ago.
Overall, the 125 Kona Grill employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Kona Grill are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Kona Grill, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Kona Grill are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 125 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at Kona Grill are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Kona Grill believe the environment at Kona Grill is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Kona Grill is extremely fast. About 60% of the employees at Kona Grill work 8 hours or less, while 13% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Kona Grill are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Kona Grill - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Phoenix about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Phoenix 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.
Kona Grill KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Kona Grill employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Kona Grill's KPIs and OKRs.
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Kona Grill CEO & Leadership
Kona Grill CEO - Jim Kuhn
47 /100
Kona Grill’s CEO Jim Kuhn started in this role in 2018. Jim’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jim in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Phoenix. Jim Kuhn’s employees rank Kona Grill in the Bottom 10% for Environment, in the Bottom 10% for Executive Team, and in the Bottom 10% for Team. Kuhn is generally unpopular with Kona Grill employees, but ranks especially low with Caucasian employees. However, Female employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
Kona Grill Leadership
The Kona Grill Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Jim Kuhn, Chief Operating Officer Jim Kuhn, and Vice President of Operations Jenny Elkins
Jim Kuhn CEO / President
Jim Kuhn serves as the CEO / President of Kona Grill.
Jenny Elkins Vice President of Operations
Ms. Jenny Elkins has been Vice President of Operations at Kona Grill Inc. since April 2012. Ms. Elkins oversees the... read more
Christi Hing CFO & Secretary
Ms. Christi Hing has been the Chief Financial Officer at Kona Grill Inc. since February 28, 2012 and serves as its... read more
Marci Rude Vice President of Development
Ms. Marci Rude serves as Vice President of Development at Kona Grill Inc. Ms. Rude has more than 20 years of commercial... read more
Jason Bannerman Director Of Operations
Jason Bannerman serves as the Director Of Operations of Kona Grill. Jason started at Kona Grill in April of 2018. Jason... read more
Michael Torres Director Of Operations
Michael Torres serves as the Director Of Operations of Kona Grill. Michael started at Kona Grill in February of 2018.... read more
Carlos Leon Vice President of Global Development
Carlos Leon serves as the Vice President of Global Development of Kona Grill. Carlos currently resides in the... read more
Kona Grill Salaries
How much does Kona Grill pay?
How much do people at Kona Grill get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Kona Grill is $119,882, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $123,234, or $59 per hour.
At Kona Grill, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $208,215 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $36,050 annually. Average Kona Grill salaries by department include: Operations at $132,311, HR at $108,578, Design at $118,408, and Sales at $172,795. Half of Kona Grill salaries are above $123,234.
44 employees at Kona Grill rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 129 ratings) while 43 employees at Kona Grill rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 44 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Kona Grill employees include job titles like Sales Associate. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from Kona Grill employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $94k | $94k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $123k | $123k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $175k | $175k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $226k | $226k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $239k | $239k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $280k | $280k | 100th Percentile |
$119,882*
Average Compensation
$123,234*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Kona Grill Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Kona Grill
Diverse employees at Kona Grill score the company 78/100 across various culture categories, placing Kona Grill in the Top 20% 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 Kona Grill across various culture dimensions.
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Kona Grill Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Kona Grill PTO
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Kona Grill Careers
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Kona Grill on Comparably
Candidates By Department
IT | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Sales | 33% | |
Customer Support | 33% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 33% | |
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Frederick | 33% | |
Salt Lake City | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Kona Grill
What is Kona Grill address?
Kona Grill location is at 7150 East Camelback Road
Who is the CEO of Kona Grill?
Kona Grill CEO is Jim Kuhn, their score by employees is 47
What is Kona Grill eNPS?
The eNPS for Kona Grill is -67
What is Kona Grill revenue?
Kona Grill revenue is $179M
What is the salary for Senior Designer in Kona Grill?
Senior Designer average salary in the US is 121k
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