Second City Reviews

3.1

42% would recommend to a friend

(107 total reviews)

Steve Johnston

15% approve of CEO

21% positive business outlook

Second City has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 107 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Second City employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Arts, entertainment and recreation industry (3.9 stars).

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107 reviews
4.0
31 Oct 2025

Employer Review

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

They are great with communication and continuing education.

Cons

The hourly rate is less than what most theaters in Chicago would pay for faculty.

4.0
14 Sept 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fun, enjoyable staff and general vibe. It does get hectic (all nightlife hospitality does) but the treatment of employees is 10/10 and you'll never have a serving job quite like this one

Cons

They do split tips, and everything is a bit unorganized. Again, par for the course in this industry, but if you want uncomplicated money, I would say bartend on your own at a regular restaurant

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