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WKS Restaurant Corporation operates as a franchisee of El Pollo Loco restaurant chain. WKS Restaurant Corporation offers management read more
WKS Restaurant Company Culture
WKS Restaurant Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.4/5
WKS Restaurant's Overall Culture is rated D-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
CPerks & Benefits
C-Happiness
DRetention
DeNPS
DWKS Restaurant CEO
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Roland Spongberg
50 /100
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Diversity at WKS Restaurant
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Diverse employees at WKS Restaurant have rated CEO Rating, Environment, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at WKS Restaurant
N/A
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWKS Restaurant 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 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-53
WKS Restaurant employees are -53% more likely to recommend WKS Restaurant as a great place to work
| 14% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at WKS Restaurant
Working at WKS Restaurant is rated below average by 57 employees, across various culture dimensions. WKS Restaurant employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Manager have the most room for improvement, putting WKS Restaurant’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at WKS Restaurant was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at WKS Restaurant
D-
Overall Company Culture at WKS Restaurant is rated D-
Last updated a month ago
Bottom
10%
WKS Restaurant ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWKS Restaurant Employee Reviews
Out of 41 WKS Restaurant employee reviews, 72% were positive. The remaining 28% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping WKS Restaurant improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 72% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 28% |
Positive Reviews From WKS Restaurant Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?The hard worked who work as a team and who are not your leadership
- What did you like most about the interview process?All interviews were done VIA google meets.
- What makes you most happy at work?We are there to take care of the team and guest and back it up with actions.
Constructive Feedback From WKS Restaurant Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Not everything is an economic reward
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Get rid of the toxic element. Don't worry so much about making a bonus, worry about ordering product so we can actually do our job. Stop hiring kids with no experience, simply because they think you are cute. There are multiple experienced servers applying, but ageism is a real problem
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication. Interpersonal skills. Honesty. Integrity. When someone gets caught, own it...don't point the finger at your team.
WKS Restaurant Company Information
WKS Restaurant Company Overview
WKS Restaurant Corporation operates as a franchisee of El Pollo Loco restaurant chain. WKS Restaurant Corporation offers management
WKS Restaurant Mission, Vision & Values
WKS Restaurant Mission Statement
We win by making our guests happy and our people more successful than they ever thought possible.
WKS Restaurant Vision Statement
We help good people learn to lead, serve, and make a difference.
WKS Restaurant Values
- Integrity :It Builds Trust
- Loyalty: Creates Long Term Relationships
- Winning: Through Consistent Execution
- Service: Is Our Passion
- Teamwork: Is The Foundation For Our Success
| Headquarter | Lakewood, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | wksusa.com |
| Founding Date | 1987 |
| Tel | 562-425-1402 |
| Company Status | Private |
WKS Restaurant Competitors
WKS Restaurant competitors include Dennys and El Pollo Loco. WKS Restaurant ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how WKS Restaurant compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
WKS Restaurant Employees
57 employees at WKS Restaurant have reviewed WKS Restaurant across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 57 WKS Restaurant 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 WKS Restaurant are not very pleased with their total compensation at WKS Restaurant, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at WKS Restaurant are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 57 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at WKS Restaurant are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at WKS Restaurant believe the environment at WKS Restaurant is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at WKS Restaurant is extremely fast. About 45% of the employees at WKS Restaurant work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at WKS Restaurant are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining WKS Restaurant - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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.
WKS Restaurant KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no WKS Restaurant employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand WKS Restaurant's KPIs and OKRs.
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WKS Restaurant CEO & Leadership
WKS Restaurant CEO - Roland Spongberg
50 /100
Roland’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Roland in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Roland Spongberg’s employees rank WKS Restaurant in the Bottom 40% for Compensation, in the Bottom 35% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Bottom 20% for Happiness. When compared to WKS Restaurant’s competitors, Roland Spongberg ranks below both El Pollo Loco CEO Laurance Roberts and Dennys CEO John Miller.
WKS Restaurant Leadership
The WKS Restaurant Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Roland Spongberg, VP of Operations Rosa Fuentes, and EVP and CFO Matt McGuinness
Roland Spongberg CEO / President
Roland Spongberg serves as the CEO / President of WKS Restaurant.
Rosa Fuentes VP of Operations
Rosa Fuentes serves as the VP of Operations of WKS Restaurant Group. Rosa started at WKS Restaurant Group in Mar of... read more
Matt McGuinness EVP and CFO
Matt McGuinness serves as the EVP and CFO of WKS Restaurant Corporation. Matt currently resides in the Orange County,... read more
WKS Restaurant Salaries
How much does WKS Restaurant pay?
How much do people at WKS Restaurant get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at WKS Restaurant is $107,222, or $51 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $110,571, or $53 per hour.
At WKS Restaurant, the highest paid job is a Group Engineering Manager at $208,064 annually and the lowest is a Technical Support at $48,734 annually. Average WKS Restaurant salaries by department include: Marketing at $87,581, HR at $106,859, Legal at $135,542, and Design at $122,457. Half of WKS Restaurant salaries are above $110,571.
27 employees at WKS Restaurant rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 77 ratings) while 25 employees at WKS Restaurant rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 25 ratings).
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $110k | $110k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $224k | $224k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $233k | $233k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $282k | $282k | 100th Percentile |
$107,222*
Average Compensation
$110,571*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
WKS Restaurant Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at WKS Restaurant
Diverse employees at WKS Restaurant score the company 50/100 across various culture categories, placing WKS Restaurant in the Bottom 10% 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 WKS Restaurant across various culture dimensions.
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WKS Restaurant Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
WKS Restaurant PTO
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Candidates By Department
Finance | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Sandy | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding WKS Restaurant
Who is the CEO of WKS Restaurant?
WKS Restaurant CEO is Roland Spongberg, their score by employees is 50
What is WKS Restaurant eNPS?
The eNPS for WKS Restaurant is -53
What is the salary for Corporate Counsel in WKS Restaurant?
Corporate Counsel average salary in the US is 158k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in WKS Restaurant?
The average salaries for Customer Support in WKS Restaurant is 61k
Who are WKS Restaurant competitors?
WKS Restaurant main competitors are Dennys, El Pollo Loco
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