Does El Torito pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, El Torito employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at El Torito. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at El Torito?

61% of El Torito employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated El Torito 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at El Torito?

Server (19) , Server/Waiter (10) , Hostess (9) , Food Server (4) , Waitress (4) , General Manager (2) , Host (2) , Server/Bartender (2)

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

"Coworkers are generally friendly, and the team environment is supportive." ((in 5 reviews)); "The people are great the environment busy always a challenge." ((in 4 reviews)); "Fun atmosphere and free food for the hosts." ((in 4 reviews)); "Good money and really nice coworkers" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"3. The above mentioned lack sexual harassment training, and so do the employees on the floor and kitchen, AND/OR They refuse to practice their training because it has been normalized, minimized, and accepted by management and corporate." ((in 9 reviews)); "no breaks and no benefits" ((in 5 reviews)); "Managers dont either." ((in 3 reviews))

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El Torito Reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(71 total reviews)

Cristian G Guzman

75% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity and inclusion

3.7

Culture and values

3.5

Senior management

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.0

Career opportunities

2.8

Compensation and benefits

El Torito has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 71 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The El Torito 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

71 reviews

4.0

12 Dec 2025

The company

Hostess

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Fun atmosphere and free food for the hosts. Everyone got a long and was nice.

Cons

Poor management and was not well run.

4.0

18 Nov 2025

Solid Job in a Great Location, Best During Summer & Holidays

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The Monterey location is amazing — tons of foot traffic, especially near tourist seasons. Summer and holiday periods are the biggest money-makers; you can make great tips when it’s busy. Coworkers are generally friendly, and the team environment is supportive. Management is approachable and usually flexible with scheduling. Good place to gain experience if you’re newer to serving.

Cons

When it’s not summer or the holidays, business slows down a lot, so hours and tips can drop. Shifts can feel inconsistent depending on the season. Can get hectic during peak times, so you have to be able to handle fast-paced rushes.

5.0

12 Sept 2025

Good environment

Waitress

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I enjoyed working the bar area. I was able to engage more with clients in that area. My co workers were always fun to work with.

Cons

late nights, sometimes you have to stay later than expected or do more duties than your regular ones.

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Jobs at El Torito

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