Corporate Experiencing Significant Change - Marketing Famous Dave's Employee Review

3.0
May 26, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

There are smart, talented people working at Famous Dave's. They are constantly looking for ways to re-invent themselves and therefore moving at a very fast pace to upgrade technology and the dining experience (or are really catching up with where the fast casual biz has gone). Free beverages offered in the break room and sometimes free food. The main chefs work on-site on new menu items, so it's fun to learn about what they are working on.

Cons

This company is experiencing significant change in leadership and is moving at a very fast pace. Some people work hard and long hours. There is often a lack of clarity on decisions and direction, which can contribute to the feeling of a chaotic environment. It's not really a team environment; there is minimal collaboration with cross-functional teams. It has a flat org structure with little room for advancement. Overall, there are ongoing high expectations and demands to grow business wherever possible.

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5.0
May 22, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Served great food. Fun place to work

Cons

Smell gets to be too much.

3.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible hours, evenings and weekends to work around f/t day job, variety, fairly easy. Earn tips. Not as much as a server, but helpful considering the wage.

Cons

One of the managers in particular has a fragile ego/insecurities and tends to go on power trips. He takes out his mood on employees. There are also favorites, and if you are not one of them he does not treat you well. Yelling, condescension, snide comments, etc. Some employees have worked there for MANY years and still make the same wage they did when they were hired. Experience, leadership & training needs to be recognized and rewarded.

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