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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSierra Nevada employees are -40% more likely to recommend Sierra Nevada as a great place to work
| 20% | Promoters |
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| 20% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at Sierra Nevada is rated below average by 7 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sierra Nevada employees rate Happiness highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Team have the most room for improvement, putting Sierra Nevada’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Sierra Nevada was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Sierra Nevada is rated C
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Sierra Nevada ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 5 Sierra Nevada employee reviews, 60% were positive. The remaining 40% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sierra Nevada improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 60% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 40% |
What makes you most happy at work?I love caring for my patients and seeing them get better!!!!
What are some of the best things about your team?We work hard together to get the job done despite less than great working conditions. The staff at this hospital give all their hearts and souls.
What is the best part about your compensation package?Payday happens reliably and on time
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Receiving adequate resources would go a long way in helping improve the culture. We need more ancillary staff especially nurses aids.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Unified in a company strategy
Sierra Nevada is a brewery that produces and markets ales and lagers.
Premium ingredients and time-honored brewing techniques make Sierra Nevada ales and lagers truly exceptional beers.
| Headquarter | 2031Fourth Street Berkeley, CA United States of America |
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| Website | www.sierranevada.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1980 |
Sierra Nevada competitors include Coors Brewing Company, New Belgium Brewing, Lagunitas Brewing Company, and ALPS. Sierra Nevada ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Sierra Nevada compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
7 employees at Sierra Nevada have reviewed Sierra Nevada 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 7 Sierra Nevada employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Sierra Nevada are pleased with their total compensation at Sierra Nevada, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Sierra Nevada are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 7 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Sierra Nevada are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Sierra Nevada believe the environment at Sierra Nevada is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sierra Nevada is extremely fast. About 25% of the employees at Sierra Nevada work 8 hours or less, while 25% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Sierra Nevada are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% 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.
Employees’ understanding of Sierra Nevada's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Sierra Nevada employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Ken’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Compared to Sierra Nevada’s competitors, Ken Grossman ranks right above ALPS CEO Masataka Kataoka. Under Grossman’s leadership, Sierra Nevada employee respondents are most happy about their Happiness and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Meetings and Team are two areas, according to respondents, where Sierra Nevada could stand to see real improvement.
The Sierra Nevada Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Ken Grossman and Chief Commercial Officer Joe Whitney
Ken Grossman CEO / President
Ken Grossman serves as the CEO / President of Sierra Nevada.
Joe Whitney Chief Commercial Officer
Joe Whitney serves as the Chief Commercial Officer of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.. Joe started at Sierra Nevada Brewing... read more
How much do people at Sierra Nevada get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sierra Nevada is $116,334, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $132,412, or $63 per hour.
At Sierra Nevada, the highest paid job is a Group Engineering Manager at $241,508 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,371 annually. Average Sierra Nevada salaries by department include: Finance at $90,204, Customer Support at $47,229, HR at $143,287, and Marketing at $108,897. Half of Sierra Nevada salaries are above $132,412.
4 employees at Sierra Nevada rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 15 ratings) while 4 employees at Sierra Nevada rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Sierra Nevada employees include job titles like Marketing Associate. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from Sierra Nevada employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $74k | $74k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $103k | $103k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $129k | $129k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $190k | $190k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $250k | $250k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $314k | $314k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $317k | $317k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Sierra Nevada across various culture dimensions.
Sierra Nevada's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Sierra Nevada's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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What is Sierra Nevada address?
Sierra Nevada location is at 2031Fourth Street
Who is the CEO of Sierra Nevada?
Sierra Nevada CEO is Ken Grossman, their score by employees is 75
What is Sierra Nevada eNPS?
The eNPS for Sierra Nevada is -40
What is the salary for SEM Manager in Sierra Nevada?
SEM Manager average salary in the US is 83k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Sierra Nevada?
The average salaries for Admin in Sierra Nevada is 50k