Does Winking Lizard Tavern pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Winking Lizard Tavern employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Winking Lizard Tavern. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Winking Lizard Tavern?

84% of Winking Lizard Tavern employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Winking Lizard Tavern 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Winking Lizard Tavern?

Server (19) , Server/Waiter (9) , Bartender (8) , Hostess (8) , Server/Bartender (6) , Expo (5) , Manager (5) , Assistant Manager (4) , General Manager (4) , Line Cook (4) , Kitchen Manager (3) , Akm (2) , Cook (2) , Dishwasher (2) , Food Expeditor (2)

What are the pros of working at Winking Lizard Tavern according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with." ((in 10 reviews)); "Good pay and starting off job for teens" ((in 7 reviews)); "No sharing of tips so the money is good." ((in 6 reviews)); "Good training and tips." ((in 6 reviews)); "Decent hours and pay, nice environment" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Winking Lizard Tavern according to real employee reviews?

"Dealing with management can be difficult." ((in 8 reviews)); "But the managers were great, and always available to help." ((in 6 reviews)); "Clear favoritism and bullying that is not addressed." ((in 4 reviews)); "Horrible work environment" ((in 2 reviews))

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Winking Lizard Tavern Reviews

3.9

84% would recommend to a friend

(130 total reviews)

James Callam

88% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (130 reviews)

Winking Lizard Tavern has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 130 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Winking Lizard Tavern employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants and food service industry (3.7 stars).

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130 reviews

5.0

5 Feb 2026

Good place to work

Server/waitress

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good training and tips. Good coworkers

Cons

Slightly long menu. None other i can think of

5.0

28 June 2025

Amazing Culture

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- Employees and management are encouraging, reassuring, and supportive. - Good Customer base - Good hours and amount of work - Fast Paced

Cons

- Regular drama, but you'll have that in most restaurants - Nothing else atm

5.0

14 Feb 2025

Good Quality of Life

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Compared to past companies, fully staffed Management Teams allow me to have a quality schedule

Cons

Sometimes volume is overwhelming - busy restaurant, not a lot of down time when you are on the clock

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Food and Beverage Server

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Akron, OH

USD 55K - USD 58K /yr

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