Does Hooters pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Hooters employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Hooters. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Hooters?

70% of Hooters employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Hooters 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hooters?

Server (265) , Waitress (144) , Bartender (119) , Server/Waiter (113) , Server/Waitress (97) , Server/Bartender (92) , Hooters' Girl (67) , Manager (66) , Hostess (54) , Hooters Girl (47) , Cook (42) , Line Cook (41) , General Manager (39) , Assistant Manager (36) , Corporate Trainer (28)

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

"It can be so much fun; you meet a lot of different people and it can be good money." ((in 355 reviews)); "And flexible schedule" ((in 83 reviews)); "its a lot of good hours and pay and sometimes when you need help the managers will work with you to fix your problem" ((in 75 reviews)); "paced, easy money, flexible schedule" ((in 74 reviews)); "Great people and ambience is great" ((in 68 reviews))

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

"Poor management and lack of concern for employees" ((in 229 reviews)); "rude managers and inconsistent pay" ((in 100 reviews)); "Long hours and a lot of consecutive days in a row during the busy season." ((in 90 reviews)); "Management, catty co workers, no work life, favoritism" ((in 53 reviews)); "Management tried to sleep with staff too often and would play favorites" ((in 28 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Hooters locations?

Toronto , Montreal , Edmonton , Kamloops , Niagara Falls , Barrie , Ottawa , Winnipeg

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3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(2,530 total reviews)

Terry Marks

71% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity and inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture and values

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Hooters has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,530 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Hooters 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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3K reviews

4.0

Jul 7, 2026

Fun environment with good customers, but meals aren't free

Hooters' girl

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Girls was fun, customers were good

Cons

Get discounted meals not free when working.

5.0

Jun 10, 2026

Inclusive culture with strong teamwork, but management changes frequently

Hooters girl

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Safe environment, very inclusive, great management when I worked there, teamwork, building lifelong friendships.

Cons

The only con is dealing with certain types of customers

4.0

Jun 9, 2026

Fun team atmosphere but sales-driven schedule

Bartender

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Working with the girls was fun

Cons

Schedule based on how much you sell

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