Meh - Recruiter Gecko Hospitality Employee Review

2.0
Jun 25, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

It's all virtual - if that's what you like. You have to be disciplined to do that though. You only recruit in hospitality. It's all 1099 so you work when you want. If you're not working though, you're not getting paid. There are zero benefits or 401K. They use job boards to source candidates and also do some advertising to help get candidate flow.

Cons

Tons of stuff. You pay well over half of your commission to the house. Commissions aren't very much anyway so you have to work on volume which can be difficult getting started. Cash flow is very up and down. And at first, you wait a really long time to get paid. Must have money in the bank while you ramp up. It's all hospitality recruiting and there are a lot of replacements. The company has no benefits or retirement plan. It's like working for yourself except you give a lot of your money away. Most of the recruiters came from restaurant operations and don't know much about the recruitment business.

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Gecko Hospitality Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We genuinely appreciate both your positive feedback and the concerns raised. While this review does not reflect the experience of many of our team members or the full scope of the investments made since the acquisition, we recognize that periods of transition can feel challenging, and we understand that change does not always resonate the same way for some. Since the acquisition, we have made a meaningful investment in our people and culture - enhancing benefits, expanding opportunities for recognition, and creating more ways to connect and celebrate as a team. These efforts, along with a huge expansion of resources, have allowed us to better serve our industry, supporting more clients, candidates, and ultimately our recruiters and partners. Creating an environment where people feel respected, supported, and valued remains a top priority. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
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