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Vital Farms is a Certified B Corp that sources and markets delicious, high-quality, ethically-sourced egg and dairy products nationwide. We started on a single family-farm in Austin, TX in 2007, with 20 Rhode Island hens and a drive to raise the standards in sustainable agriculture. Today Vital Farms THE leading producer of pasture raised eggs, partnering with more than 200 family farms, and selling into over 16,000 grocery stores around the country. We believe that a healthy bottom line is the result of healthy business practices, and we care deeply about supporting all our stakeholders. This includes our crew, our consumers, our retailers, and of course our happy hens and contented cows. We bring together a diverse crew of people that believes in the power humility, ownership, growth, and empathy. Through collaboration, a bias for action, and a pioneering spirit, the Vital Farms crew has led the egg industry revolution. read more
Vital Farms Company Culture
Vital Farms Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
Vital Farms' Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
BEnvironment
BCompensation
B-Professional Development
B-Happiness
C+Vital Farms CEO
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Russell Diez-Canseco
65 /100
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Diversity at Vital Farms
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Diverse employees at Vital Farms have rated Environment, Outlook, and Professional Development as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Vital Farms
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Women at Vital Farms have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Vital Farms 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 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-7
Vital Farms employees are -7% more likely to recommend Vital Farms as a great place to work
| 43% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 7% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Vital Farms
Working at Vital Farms is rated below average by 18 employees, across various culture dimensions. Vital Farms employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Manager and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Vital Farms’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Austin. See below in detail how working at Vital Farms was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Vital Farms
C
Overall Company Culture at Vital Farms is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
40%
Vital Farms ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterVital Farms Employee Reviews
Out of 16 Vital Farms employee reviews, 69% were positive. The remaining 31% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Vital Farms improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 69% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 31% |
Positive Reviews From Vital Farms Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Everyone was very genuine and authentic
- What makes you most happy at work?My fellow crewmembers, managing the employee resource groups and the amazing leads of the DEI council
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The most positive thing about Vital are the crewmembers minus the execuitve team.
Constructive Feedback From Vital Farms Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?They need to cut down on the amount of interviews. When there are too many people involved in the hiring process, it shows they have too much conflict.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Respecting one another's differences in skills and background.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Transparency, autonomy, trust, saftey, empowering others
Vital Farms Company Information
Vital Farms Company Overview
Vital Farms is a Certified B Corp that sources and markets delicious, high-quality, ethically-sourced egg and dairy products nationwide. We started on a single family-farm in Austin, TX in 2007, with 20 Rhode Island hens and a drive to raise the standards in sustainable agriculture. Today Vital Farms THE leading producer of pasture raised eggs, partnering with more than 200 family farms, and selling into over 16,000 grocery stores around the country. We believe that a healthy bottom line is the result of healthy business practices, and we care deeply about supporting all our stakeholders. This includes our crew, our consumers, our retailers, and of course our happy hens and contented cows. We bring together a diverse crew of people that believes in the power humility, ownership, growth, and empathy. Through collaboration, a bias for action, and a pioneering spirit, the Vital Farms crew has led the egg industry revolution.
Vital Farms was founded in 2007 and its current CEO is Russell Diez-Canseco. Since its inception 19 years ago, Vital Farms has grown to 215 employees.
Vital Farms Mission, Vision & Values
Vital Farms Mission Statement
We improve the lives of people, animals, and planet through food.
Vital Farms Values
- Be Humble
- Act Like an Owner
- Practice Empathy
- Lead with a Growth Mindset
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Vital Farms
Our purpose is rooted in a commitment to Conscious Capitalism, which prioritizes the long-term benefits to each of our stakeholders (farmers and suppliers, customers and consumers, communities and the environment, crew members and stockholders).
We’re conscious stewards of the incredible gifts of nature, including animals, land, air and water. Our farmers do not use pesticides or herbicides on their pasture, and we believe pasture rotation protects the health of the land.
| Headquarter | 3601 S Congress Ave Austin, TX 78704 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | vitalfarms.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2007 |
| Tel | (877) 455-3063 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | VITL |
| Jobs | vitalfarms.com/join-our-crew/ |
| Social Sites |
Vital Farms Competitors
Vital Farms competitors include ezCater. Vital Farms ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Vital Farms compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Vital Farms Employees
Vital Farms has 215 employees. 18 employees at Vital Farms have reviewed Vital Farms 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 18 Vital Farms employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Vital Farms are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Vital Farms, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Vital Farms are not very pleased with their team. 18 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. Less than half believe the meetings at Vital Farms are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Vital Farms believe the environment at Vital Farms is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Vital Farms is extremely fast. About 55% of the employees at Vital Farms work 8 hours or less, while 23% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Vital Farms are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Vital Farms - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Austin about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Austin employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 76% 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.
Vital Farms KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Vital Farms' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Vital Farms employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Vital Farms CEO & Leadership
Vital Farms CEO - Russell Diez-Canseco
65 /100
Vital Farms’s CEO Russell Diez-Canseco started in this role in 2014. Russell’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Russell in the Bottom 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Austin. Russell Diez-Canseco’s employees rank Vital Farms in the Top 25% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 30% for Environment, and in the Top 40% for Compensation. When compared to Vital Farms’s competitors, Russell Diez-Canseco ranks below ezCater CEO Stefania Mallett.
Vital Farms Leadership
The Vital Farms Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Russell Diez-Canseco, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Jason Dale, and CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Scott Marcus
Russell Diez-Canseco CEO / President
With over two decades of retail, food, and packaged goods industry expertise, Russell Diez-Canseco believes it is... read more
Jason Dale CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Jason is skilled in negotiation, budgeting, business planning, and operations management, and he brings all these to... read more
Scott Marcus CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Scott literally found greener pastures at Vital Farms after many years in the “big food” world. After managing national... read more
Margaux Gillman VICE PRESIDENT OF TALENT & CULTURE
Margaux is a people person. So it’s fitting that she’s in charge of the crew member experience at Vital Farms. With deep... read more
Bo Meissner CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
As CFO, Bo is responsible for making sure we don’t put all our eggs in one basket. (Sorry, Bo – we couldn’t help it!)... read more
Peter Pappas CHIEF SALES OFFICER
Peter’s mission is to bring ethically produced food to even more tables. His infectious energy, inclination to servant... read more
Matt O'Hayer FOUNDER, EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN AND DIRECTOR
What came first? We say the vision. Matt O’Hayer began Vital Farms in 2007 with just that. He founded our company to... read more
Russell Diez-Canseco PRESIDENT & CEO
Russell believes it is possible to produce ethical food at scale, and year-by-year his efforts help prove it. Under his... read more
Vital Farms Salaries
How much does Vital Farms pay?
How much do people at Vital Farms get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Vital Farms is $127,897, or $61 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $252,857, or $121 per hour.
At Vital Farms, the highest paid job is a Director of Product at $188,573 annually and the lowest is a Director of Product at $188,573 annually. Average Vital Farms salaries by department include: Product at $188,573. Half of Vital Farms salaries are above $252,857.
9 employees at Vital Farms rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 28 ratings) while 9 employees at Vital Farms rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $133k | $133k | 1st Percentile |
25th Percentile $190k | $190k | 25th Percentile |
50th Percentile $257k | $257k | 50th Percentile |
75th Percentile $262k | $262k | 75th Percentile |
100th Percentile $388k | $388k | 100th Percentile |
$127,897*
Average Compensation
$252,857*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Vital Farms Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Vital Farms
Diverse employees at Vital Farms score the company 62/100 across various culture categories, placing Vital Farms in the Bottom 25% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Vital Farms across various culture dimensions.
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Vital Farms Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Pet-Friendly
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Vital Farms PTO
Vital Farms' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Vital Farms' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Vital Farms
What is Vital Farms address?
Vital Farms location is at 3601 S Congress Ave
Who is the CEO of Vital Farms?
Vital Farms CEO is Russell Diez-Canseco, their score by employees is 65
What are the salaries in Vital Farms
The average salary for employees in Vital Farms is 127897$
What is Vital Farms eNPS?
The eNPS for Vital Farms is -7
What is the salary for Director of Product in Vital Farms?
Director of Product average salary in the US is 189k
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