Does WhirlyBall pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, WhirlyBall employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at WhirlyBall. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at WhirlyBall?

38% of WhirlyBall employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated WhirlyBall 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at WhirlyBall?

Referee (10) , Event Coordinator (4) , Event Sales Coordinator (3) , Bartender (2) , General Manager (2) , Operations Manager (2) , Party Host (2) , Server (2) , Server/Bartender (2)

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

"Nice coworkers Friendly management Easy job" ((in 4 reviews)); "These owners, (a man, his wife, and their 3 boys) are amazing people." ((in 3 reviews)); "Decent money at Christmas time...but the stress is not worth the cash unless you enjoy being mentally tourtured." ((in 2 reviews))

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

"Bad Management" ((in 9 reviews)); "Managers do not appreciate you." ((in 3 reviews)); "bad pay, unlivable wages" ((in 3 reviews))

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WhirlyBall Reviews

2.9

38% would recommend to a friend

(56 total reviews)

Sam Elias

48% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity and inclusion

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.8

Culture and values

2.8

Senior management

2.6

Compensation and benefits

2.4

Career opportunities

WhirlyBall has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 56 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The WhirlyBall employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Arts, entertainment and recreation industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

56 reviews

2.0

20 Nov 2025

Available hours in the winter, no benefits no extra pay

Facilities technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Desperate for competent staff, will give hours

Cons

High turnover means they're hesitant to give benefits, even if you're competent.

1.0

30 Aug 2025

Disgusting family to work for

Server/bartender

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Pros were the great money when they weren't stealing tips and giving them to maintenance, management, or other people who didnt work for them.

Cons

The owners treat every employee like replaceable garbage at every location, they only care about money. Greed is all they know. They charge customers service charges and lie saying they go to the staff but the company pockets it. Just stay away. The owner even got a server pregnant, just sick....

1.0

27 Aug 2025

Stay Away

Operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Working with great guests and making sure their needs were met

Cons

No communication in management Slow Days

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Jobs at WhirlyBall

Event Sales Manager- Hybrid WFH 2 Days a Week

Vernon Hills, IL

USD 60K - USD 70K /yr

(Employer provided)

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Front of House Supervisor

Chicago, IL

USD 39K - USD 51K /yr

(Glassdoor Est.)

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