Landry's Reviews

2.8

34% would recommend to a friend

(1,124 total reviews)
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Tilman J. Fertitta

36% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Landry's has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,124 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Landry's employee rating is 24% below average for employers within the Restaurants and food service industry (3.7 stars).

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1K reviews
1.0
8 Feb 2022
Recommend
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Pros

The employee discount ranges between 25-50% off at restaurants, but you have to pay for the discount each paycheck. Oh, and a small gym that employees have access to. And that's it .

Cons

I left for a much better offer elsewhere so this review is not written out of spite. Landry's was the worst job experience I've had to date. I, along with everyone else I was close with on the marketing team, was insanely overworked and underpaid. Insurance was not affordable and you even have to pay for an employee discount. Isn't that supposed to be free because they appreciate the work you do for your employer? You don't get a sign on bonus or a yearly raise (at least I never did) and our end of year bonus was barely enough to fill my car's gas tank twice. They don't have proper maternity leave either. WFH options don't exist, even during the height of the pandemic you were expected to come into the office. Salaries were cut 50% at the start of pandemic for all the hardworking employees for a year and we worked at least double the hours pre-pandemic. Last I checked, not a single Rockets' basketball player's salary was cut. An employee assistance program for $1mil was started in April 2022 for the 40,000 employees that were furloughed. Do the math, that's $25 for each employee that was let go. Best part is that they had the press write articles about it to make the CEO look better and not a single dollar of that fund was dispersed to the employees. Management claims not to know anything about it ironically. The environment and work culture was beyond toxic. Favoritism runs this department so if you're not BFFs with the directors then prepare to feel like used kitty litter. I wouldn't apply here unless you're absolutely desperate for a job and this is your last resort.

2.0
5 Feb 2016

HR/Payroll

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There is a company cafeteria with affordable meals, you get discount at restaurants, they give away alcohol frequently, tons of office parties, free soda, and kolaches on Fridays.

Cons

They have a very high turn over rate with employees in all depts, so they are always short handed. The work load is very heavy and you get one week training to learn it all. There is a ton of gossip and office drama going on all the time. The company in general lacks structure and organization. Many employees fear asking questions or even letting anyone know they are uncomfortable so the pattern is to just quit or be fired. I wish i was warned before i started working there but i was blinded by all the benefits.

2.0
4 Sept 2015

Draining

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Growth, resume builder. Anyone that sees you've stuck it out a long time with them will be happy to bring you on board and treat you better. Structure and systems you learn will help you manage a business, and employers are attracted to former employees of Landry's. I would recommend to someone who needs to learn more about the business and how to make a company money. That, they know How to do! I will forever be grateful for what I have learned and where my hard work got me with this company.

Cons

The reviews are spot on. Each one I read sounds like how my life used to be like. You sell your soul to Tilman. He is a smart businessman, but has forgotten his guests over the last several years. They have grown so big that they have gotten lost along the way. You are a slave to the almighty dollar. They can't retain managers because they drive them into the ground, then you work harder will less managers. Make labor, down in sales, with less management. Just do it! No options. You don't like your regionals, because they have to buy into the slave culture. You may want to get to the next level, but you'll learn you don't want their job very quickly. You can blame them, but the culture comes from the top, and fear is instilled in all of them. They become email bullies. They manage labor daily, and guest complaints when they hit 30 days. Oh and light bulbs when you actually see them. The culture they have on paper is great, but it is no more. Nobody is looking in the mirror, they blame the GM for managers leaving. Nobody will tell you what you're getting into, they will paint a picture of skipping through fields of sunflowers, then tell you you spent too much money on sunflowers. This company is going to continue to grow, but lose loyal guests and employees constantly. Marketing is crap at the store level. Facebook posts about national margarita day will not grow sales. You get an idea, push it up the chain, but there is no budget. Don't plan on interviewing your own management team, they wouldn't want you talking a warm body out of the job by actually finding out if they're up for the challenge. They only have faith in those who drink the cool aid, And the cool aid man is saying "OH NO!"

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