Does Chiquito pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Chiquito employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Chiquito. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Chiquito?

31% of Chiquito employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Chiquito 2.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Chiquito?

Bartender (15) , Waitress (12) , Server (11) , Server/Waiter (9) , Assistant Manager (7) , General Manager (7) , Chef (6) , Bar Tender (4) , Food Runner (4) , Server/Waitress (4) , Bar Staff (3) , Supervisor (3) , Deputy General Manager (2) , Front of House (2) , Hostess (2)

What are the pros of working at Chiquito according to real employee reviews?

"Good team to work with." ((in 9 reviews)); "Free food and drink on shift" ((in 7 reviews)); "Friendly staff" ((in 5 reviews)); "Free meal in a 30 minutes break" ((in 5 reviews)); "Some great people." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Chiquito according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management, abuse of power" ((in 15 reviews)); "Long hours and sometimes stressfull shifts" ((in 11 reviews)); "Low pay" ((in 7 reviews)); "People in charge have no idea what's going, no need for 5 managers per restaurant." ((in 6 reviews)); "Minimum wage, kind of difficult to move up" ((in 5 reviews))

Chiquito Reviews

3.3

31% would recommend to a friend

(146 total reviews)

John Baker

Not enough data to show CEO approval

20% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Culture and values

3.2

Diversity and inclusion

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Career opportunities

2.5

Senior management

2.3

Work/Life balance

Chiquito has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 146 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Chiquito employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants and food service industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

146 reviews

1.0

15 Apr 2026

Awful

Server/waiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- There was none to be honest

Cons

-shifts every Friday, saterday and Sunday night - I was paid £6.50 an hour -Managers treated members of staff not in their possy awfully, -most vile place I’ve ever worked

Chiquito Response

6d

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Chiquito didn't meet your expectations. We strive to create a positive and supportive working environment for all of our team members, so it's disappointing to read that this wasn't your experience. For our Wait Staff we pay minimum wage depending on the employees age. If you would like to discuss your experience with us further please drop us an email at hradvice@bigtablegroup.com We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us reflect and continue improving. We wish you all the best for the future and thank you for the time you spent with Chiquito.

3.0

25 Feb 2026

Was Actually 2016 but wouldn't let me select

Bar staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Experience, staff, tips, fast paced

Cons

Minimun wage, long hours, no longer a business

Chiquito Response

6d

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the fast-paced environment, the team around you, and gained valuable experience during your time at Chiquito. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding pay and working hours, and we recognise these aspects can be challenging in hospitality. We wish you all the best in your future career and thank you for having been part of the Chiquito team.

5.0

4 Feb 2026

Good

Bartender

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good starter job whilst studying

Cons

Unsociable hours and long days sometimes

Chiquito Response

6d

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for recommending Chiquito. We're delighted to hear that you found Chiquito to be a great starter job while studying. We know hospitality can involve long days and unsociable hours at times, and we appreciate the commitment our teams show in delivering a great experience for our guests. We wish you all the best with your future studies and career.

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