Great Culture, Great Canadian company - Anonymous employee Chef’s Plate Employee Review

5.0
10 Apr 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Team is great and very welcoming. Everyone shares a similar vision and want to help each other to succeed. The company is growing constantly so lots of room to carve out a place for yourself

Cons

You must be adaptable to change and able to work in a open office environment

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Chef’s Plate Response
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am happy to hear that you had a successful on boarding experience. The teams are working really hard to create a culture driven by purpose and thrilled that our vision is coming to life. Being adaptable to change is definitely a key success factor at Chefs Plate given how dynamic the industry is and how quickly we are growing. An open office environment allows for quick decision making and collaboration. Our leaders are accessible and visible….no close doors here!

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4.0
5 Nov 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I worked at Chefs Plate for over 1 year. I loved everyone I worked with - great corporate culture - we had tons of fun. Earlier comments about lack of sick days are simply incorrect - I wasn't ever "sick" but any time I needed off for any reason, they were more than willing to accommodate.

Cons

There is a lot of turnover in the company and often you could come into work with multiple people missing, who either were fired or quit due to poor management within teams. Higher management positions held (within each team) seemed to be chosen for reasons other than management, which led to issues, lack of respect and disconnect within the teams. There is also poor structure in regards to promotions and raises. Hard workers and true talent are not highly regarded in Chefs plate and you likely won't receive positive feedback or acknowledgement for your hard work. Raises are basically non existent (I received two promotions during my time at Chefs Plate and not a single raise). Very talented people left Chefs Plate for the same reasons. If all that mattered was loving your job, most people would stay as it is a great place to work - but we all work for one reason main - to get paid. Its hard to stay at a job when you're undervalued and under appreciated.

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2.0
3 Apr 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- free food! - office is beautiful (and dog friendly!) and in an amazing location - Great people on all the teams but turnover is extremely high due to poor senior management

Cons

- As stated in the title, the company values your position NOT the person in the position. - Founders are young and it is obvious they have never managed before. Business decisions are made emotionally rather than strategically. - There is little transparency on the company outlook, progress and current state. - In my time there (~2 years), there was no review structure, no bonus structure. - Rare opportunities to move up in both compensation and career development. - Little attempt to build company culture

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