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SideChef Company Culture
SideChef Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
SideChef's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Meetings
A+Environment
AManager
AProfessional Development
ASideChef CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Kevin Yu
86 /100
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Diversity at SideChef
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B+
Diverse employees at SideChef have rated Meetings, Team, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at SideChef
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at SideChef have rated Team, Meetings, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
SideChef 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 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
45
SideChef employees are 45% more likely to recommend SideChef as a great place to work
| 60% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 15% | Detractors |
Working at SideChef
Working at SideChef is rated highly by 72 employees, across various culture dimensions. SideChef employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Meetings, and Environment categories, putting SideChef’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at SideChef was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at SideChef
B
Overall Company Culture at SideChef is rated B
Last updated months ago
Top
25%
SideChef ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
SideChef Employee Reviews
Out of 196 SideChef employee reviews, 96% were positive. The remaining 4% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping SideChef improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 96% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 4% |
Positive Reviews From SideChef Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Being able to meet future coworkers and ask them questions.
- What did you like most about the interview process?Mostly positive well scheduled process, friendly environment, reasonable questions.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Employees are allowed to work from home once per week. It's the only day of the week when I feel productive and don't have to deal with office environment, people scheduling random meetings, people starting discussions with me while I'm trying to work, etc.
Constructive Feedback From SideChef Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Needs more experienced leadership team
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Structured achievable goals across the full business.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?My salary is not competitive with other employees at the same level
SideChef Company Information
SideChef Company Overview
SideChef is here to re-inspire you in the kitchen - with 10,000+ recipes you can meal plan, order on Amazon, and connect to home appliances all from one place!
SideChef was founded in 2014 and its current CEO is Kevin Yu. Since its inception 12 years ago, SideChef has grown to 29 employees.
SideChef Mission, Vision & Values
SideChef Mission Statement
Empower eaters everywhere to cook great food
SideChef Values
- Think global
- Empower people to grow
- Lead by design
| Headquarter | San Jose, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sidechef.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2014 |
| Company Status | Private |
SideChef Competitors
SideChef competitors include Innit. SideChef ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how SideChef 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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SideChef Employees
SideChef has 29 employees. 72 employees at SideChef have reviewed SideChef 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 72 SideChef employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at SideChef are pleased with their total compensation at SideChef, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at SideChef are extremely happy with their team. 72 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at SideChef are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at SideChef believe the environment at SideChef is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at SideChef is comfortably fast. About 71% of the employees at SideChef work 8 hours or less, while 2% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at SideChef are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining SideChef - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining SideChef is that the company was very prepared on their first day. SideChef 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.
SideChef KPIs and OKRs
At SideChef 80% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of SideChef's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 SideChef employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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SideChef CEO & Leadership
86 /100
SideChef CEO Awards and Recognitions
SideChef’s CEO Kevin Yu started in this role in 2014. Kevin’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. With a high CEO score, Kevin Yu has won the Best CEOs in 2021. SideChef’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees, Asian or Pacific Islander employees, and employees in the Product department. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and Female employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to SideChef’s competitors, Kevin Yu ranks right above Innit CEO Kevin Brown. Under Yu’s leadership, SideChef employee respondents are most happy about their Meetings and the company’s Environment. Compensation and eNPS are two areas, according to respondents, where SideChef could stand to see real improvement.
SideChef Leadership
The SideChef Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Kevin Yu and Vice President of Growth Michael Tankenoff
Kevin Yu CEO / President
Kevin Yu serves as the CEO / President of SideChef.
Michael Tankenoff Vice President of Growth
Michael Tankenoff serves as the Vice President of Growth of SideChef. Michael currently resides in the San Francisco Bay... read more
Diversity & Inclusion at SideChef
Diverse employees at SideChef score the company 88/100 across various culture categories, placing SideChef in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at SideChef across various culture dimensions.
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SideChef Perks & Benefits
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- Performance Bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Unique Office Space
SideChef PTO
SideChef's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is SideChef's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. SideChef's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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SideChef Careers
SideChef Jobs
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SideChef Internship Program
Acquiring a position in SideChef's Internship Program is generally not difficult. Why intern at SideChef? Employees are very happy at SideChef and rate their office perks as neutral. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. SideChef employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 100% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at SideChef?
Marketing
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult33%
Not Difficult34%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships33%
Answered by 3 Marketing Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding SideChef
Who is the CEO of SideChef?
SideChef CEO is Kevin Yu, their score by employees is 86
What is SideChef eNPS?
The eNPS for SideChef is 45
How many employees work in SideChef?
SideChef has 29 employees
Who are SideChef competitors?
SideChef main competitors are Innit
What are the benefits at SideChef?
SideChef perks and benefits are PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays, Maternity / Paternity Leave, Performance Bonus, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Free Food, Company Social Outings & Unique Office Space
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