Qdoba Culture | Comparably
At QDOBA, our mission is to deliver flavors that make every occasion a celebration. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
538
TOTAL
RATINGS
4336

Qdoba Company Culture

Qdoba Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.4/5
Qdoba's Overall Culture is rated D-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Qdoba CEO

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Keith Guilbault Qdoba's CEO
Keith Guilbault
51 /100

Diversity at Qdoba

Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D

Diverse employees at Qdoba have rated Professional Development, Environment, and Office Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Qdoba

Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-

Women at Qdoba have rated Office Culture, Professional Development, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored

Qdoba 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?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

-44

Qdoba employees are -44% more likely to recommend Qdoba as a great place to work

21%Promoters
14%Passives
65%Detractors

Working at Qdoba

Working at Qdoba is rated below average by 538 employees, across various culture dimensions. Qdoba employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting Qdoba’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Qdoba was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Qdoba

D-

Overall Company Culture at Qdoba is rated D-

Last updated today

Bottom
10%

Qdoba ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 538 Employees

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Customer Support
61
Customer Support61
Sales
61
Sales61
Customer Success
53
Customer Success53
Operations
45
Operations45
Product
34
Product34

Qdoba Employee Reviews

Out of 373 Qdoba employee reviews, 57% were positive. The remaining 43% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Qdoba improve their work culture.

57%
43%
Positive Reviews57%
Constructive Feedback43%

Positive Reviews From Qdoba Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    It went quite smooth, I went to an open interview though and I wish I bargained for more pay.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    Talking to interesting people and preparing things.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    we all welcome customers and each other.

Constructive Feedback From Qdoba Employees

  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Hiring better and responsible people and cominnicating you can tell people do not get trained
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Inventory, treating employees with respect, leadership, managing the team effectively, time management, seperation of personal life to work life
  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    They need to improve at their jobs

Qdoba Company Information

Qdoba Mission, Vision & Values

Qdoba Mission Statement

At QDOBA, our mission is to deliver flavors that make every occasion a celebration.

Qdoba Vision Statement

Our promise is an experience that delivers on new creations, old classics, and the ability to create your own masterpiece.

Qdoba Values

  • diversity
  • uniqueness
HeadquarterUnited States of America
Websitewww.qdoba.com/

Qdoba Competitors

Qdoba competitors include Chipotle, Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Noodles & Company, and Jack in the Box. Qdoba ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Qdoba compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Chipotle's Logo
    Chipotle
    4.1/5
  2. #2
    Five Guys Burgers & Fries' Logo
    Five Guys Burgers & Fries
    3.2/5
  3. #3
    Noodles & Company's Logo
    Noodles & Company
    2.5/5
  4. #4
    Jack in the Box's Logo
    Jack in the Box
    2.4/5
  5. #5
    Qdoba's Logo
    Qdoba
    2.4/5
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Qdoba Employees

538 employees at Qdoba have reviewed Qdoba 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 538 Qdoba 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 Qdoba are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Qdoba, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Qdoba are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 538 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at Qdoba are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Qdoba believe the environment at Qdoba is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Qdoba is comfortably fast. About 70% of the employees at Qdoba work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Qdoba are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Qdoba employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Qdoba report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
58% of Qdoba employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Qdoba employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
43% of Qdoba employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Qdoba employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
64% of Qdoba employees call their work environment negative
Environment

Joining Qdoba - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Qdoba is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Qdoba employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% 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.

Qdoba KPIs and OKRs

At Qdoba 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Qdoba's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Qdoba employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes60%
No40%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Qdoba CEO & Leadership

Qdoba CEO - Keith Guilbault

Keith Guilbault Qdoba's CEO
51 /100

Keith’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Keith in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Keith Guilbault’s employees rank Qdoba in the Bottom 35% for Environment, in the Bottom 30% for Professional Development, and in the Bottom 25% for Office Culture. Guilbault is generally unpopular with Qdoba employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Product department, and by employees with 6 to 10 Years experience and employees in the Operations department. However, Hispanic or Latino employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Qdoba’s competitors, Keith Guilbault ranks below both Jack in the Box CEO Leonard Comma and Noodles & Company CEO Dave Boennighausen.

Qdoba Leadership

The Qdoba Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Keith Guilbault, CFO Susan Daggett, and VP Operations Jeff Schroeder

  • Keith Guilbault  CEO / President

    Keith Guilbault CEO / President

    Keith Guilbault serves as the CEO / President of Qdoba.

  • Susan Daggett CFO

    Susan Daggett serves as the CFO of Qdoba Restaurant Corporation. Susan started at Qdoba Restaurant Corporation in May of... read more

  • Jeff Schroeder VP Operations

    Jeff Schroeder serves as the VP Operations of Qdoba Restaurant Corporation. Jeff started at Qdoba Restaurant Corporation... read more

  • Christine Willis Vice President Operations Services and Franchise Operations

    Christine Willis serves as the Vice President Operations Services and Franchise Operations of Qdoba Restaurant... read more

  • Eric Rosenzweig Vice President of Information Technology

    Eric Rosenzweig serves as the Vice President of Information Technology of Qdoba Restaurant Corporation. Eric started at... read more

  • Karin Silk Vice President, Off-Premises Sales

    Karin Silk serves as the Vice President, Off-Premises Sales of Qdoba Restaurant Corporation. Karin started at Qdoba... read more

  • Yolanda Mitchell Executive Administrator to Chief Legal Officer

    Yolanda Mitchell serves as the Executive Administrator to Chief Legal Officer of Qdoba Restaurant Corporation. Yolanda... read more

  • Tim Welsh Vice President Restaurant Development

    Tim Welsh serves as the Vice President Restaurant Development of Qdoba Restaurant Corporation. Tim started at Qdoba... read more

  • Justin Chenard VP Controller

    Justin Chenard serves as the VP Controller of Qdoba Restaurant Corporation. Justin started at Qdoba Restaurant... read more

Qdoba Salaries

How much does Qdoba pay?

How much do people at Qdoba get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Qdoba is $113,197, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $114,416, or $55 per hour.

At Qdoba, the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $184,787 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,211 annually. Average Qdoba salaries by department include: Engineering at $130,068, IT at $98,034, Marketing at $93,893, and Operations at $87,778. Half of Qdoba salaries are above $114,416.

228 employees at Qdoba rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 674 ratings) while 217 employees at Qdoba rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 221 ratings).

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1st Percentile
$67k
$67k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$91k
$91k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$113k
$113k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$222k
$222k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$286k
$286k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$439k
$439k100th Percentile
$113,197*
Average Compensation
$114,416*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Qdoba Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Qdoba

Diverse employees at Qdoba score the company 54/100 across various culture categories, placing Qdoba in the Bottom 15% 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 Qdoba across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 64/100
Department - Sales
Men 65/100
Department - Customer Success
Diverse Employees 74/100
Department - Customer Support

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 35/100
Department - Operations
Men 54/100
Department - Operations
Diverse Employees 41/100
Department - Operations

Qdoba Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays

Qdoba PTO

Qdoba's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Qdoba's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time33%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals67%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo25%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo75%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Qdoba

Who is the CEO of Qdoba?

Qdoba CEO is Keith Guilbault, their score by employees is 51

What is Qdoba eNPS?

The eNPS for Qdoba is -44

What is the salary for Customer Service Manager in Qdoba?

Customer Service Manager average salary in the US is 84k

What are the salaries in the Business Development in Qdoba?

The average salaries for Business Development in Qdoba is 115k

Who are Qdoba competitors?

Qdoba main competitors are Chipotle, Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Noodles & Company, Jack in the Box

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