How do employees rate Golden Corral?

Employees rate Golden Corral 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 1,343 anonymous reviews on Glassdoor.

How can I get a job at Golden Corral?

To get a job at Golden Corral, browse currently open positions and apply for a job near you. Once you get a positive response, make sure to find out about the interview process at Golden Corral and prepare for tough questions.

Do people recommend working at Golden Corral?

Overall, 54% of employees would recommend working at Golden Corral to a friend. This is based on 1,343 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.

How do job seekers rate their interview experience at Golden Corral?

66% of job seekers rate their interview experience at Golden Corral as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 1.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at Golden Corral.

How do employees rate the business outlook for Golden Corral?

48% of employees think that Golden Corral has a positive business outlook . This is based on anonymous employee reviews submitted on Glassdoor.

Working at Golden Corral

Golden Corral Snapshot

3.6

based on 1,331 ratings

54% would recommend to a friend

Lance Trenary

67% approve of CEO

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Mission We strive to offer a pleasurable dining experience that is affordable for every guest, at every restaurant, every day. It begins each day by preparing delicious food, and providing outstanding hospitality. Being best in class is what we are all about…and that is a direct tribute to all the men and women who work here, who strive each day to deliver an enjoyable dining experience for families across America.

Description There are no limits to your potential when you choose a career with Golden Corral.

At Golden Corral, our aim is simple: to be the first choice - for our guests, our franchisees, and our employees.

Our goals are ambitious, but so are our people. It's our people and our beliefs, along with our shared commitment to excellence, which have made us so successful.

We operate more than 360 restaurants in more than 39 states. So, no matter where or at what level you're seeking a career - it's all here at Golden Corral. Join one of America's truly great restaurant companies and the Best Buffet in the USA.

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At Golden Corral, our aim is simple: to be the first choice - for our guests, our franchisees, and our employees.

Our goals are ambitious, but so are our people. It's our people and our beliefs, along with our shared commitment to excellence, which have made us so successful.

We operate more than 360 restaurants in more than 39 states. So, no matter where or at what level you're seeking a career with an industry leader- it's all here at Golden Corral. Join one of America's truly great restaurant companies and the Best Buffet in the USA.

Company updates

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Richmond's Golden Corral recently underwent a comprehensive remodel and reopened with an all-new look and feel on Thursday, February 27. Located at 3625 East Main St., the restaurant now features Golden Corral's new prototype design package - the GATEWAY MODEL....Show more

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Richmond's Golden Corral Opens with New Look

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Golden Corral Employee Spotlight of the Week: Kimberly Truelove “I have spent 12 years working at the Golden Corral in Winder, Georgia and alongside my mother, Anita Lucas. My daughter, Amberly, joined the team a year ago and it has been an unbelievable experience to have three generations of our family working here. Golden Corral has an amazing team and it is a great family restaurant.” #teamgoldencorral...Show more

Golden Corral Employee Spotlight of the Week: Kimberly Truelove “I have spent 12 years working at the Golden Corral in Winder, Georgia and alongside my mother, Anita Lucas. My daughter, Amberly, joined the team a year ago and it has been an unbelievable experience to have three generations of our family working here. Golden Corral has an amazing team and it is a great family restaurant.” #teamgoldencorral

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Golden Corral Employee Spotlight of the Week: Amberly Truelove "It has been a blessing to be able to work with both my mother and grandmother each day since I joined the Golden Corral team a year ago. After starting off as a Server, I am now involved in the Certified Assistant Manager program. My managers have provided invaluable guidance and helped me develop my leadership skills. Working at Golden Corral has put me on a path to a fantastic career." #teamgoldencorral...Show more

Golden Corral Employee Spotlight of the Week: Amberly Truelove "It has been a blessing to be able to work with both my mother and grandmother each day since I joined the Golden Corral team a year ago. After starting off as a Server, I am now involved in the Certified Assistant Manager program. My managers have provided invaluable guidance and helped me develop my leadership skills. Working at Golden Corral has put me on a path to a fantastic career." #teamgoldencorral

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Golden Corral Employee Spotlight of the Week: Anita Lucas “I have worked for Golden Corral for 20 years and I have now been able to work side-by-side with both my daughter and granddaughter. I’ve enjoyed interacting with our guests as a server and bringing delicious food to others by overseeing our catering orders. Working at Golden Corral is both my career and my family.” #teamgoldencorral...Show more

Golden Corral Employee Spotlight of the Week: Anita Lucas “I have worked for Golden Corral for 20 years and I have now been able to work side-by-side with both my daughter and granddaughter. I’ve enjoyed interacting with our guests as a server and bringing delicious food to others by overseeing our catering orders. Working at Golden Corral is both my career and my family.” #teamgoldencorral

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Golden Corral Employee Spotlight of the Week: Lerone Jones “Golden Corral is a brand with amazing systems and formulas that has led to massive success since its inception in 1973. Our goal is not only to serve our guests, but to make sure we consistently provide the highest level of hospitality on a daily basis. We focus on ensuring our guests enjoy each experience in a profound way while dining with us at Golden Corral”. #teamgoldencorral #lovemyjob...Show more

Golden Corral Employee Spotlight of the Week: Lerone Jones “Golden Corral is a brand with amazing systems and formulas that has led to massive success since its inception in 1973. Our goal is not only to serve our guests, but to make sure we consistently provide the highest level of hospitality on a daily basis. We focus on ensuring our guests enjoy each experience in a profound way while dining with us at Golden Corral”. #teamgoldencorral #lovemyjob

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Golden Corral photo of: You Will Love Our new GC!

Golden Corral awards & accolades

America's Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+, Newsweek, 2024
Best Brands for Social Impact - Top 10 in Restaurant Category, Forbes, 2024
America’s Best Customer Service, Newsweek, 2024
Top Ten Most Organic Growth, Restaurant Business News, 2024
Top 50 Most Loved Brands, Yelp, 2023

Pledges & certifications

Diversity commitment
Has programs that support a diverse and inclusive workforce

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Jobs at Golden Corral

Cashier / Host / Attendant

Employee reviews at Golden Corral

Golden Corral has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,331 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Golden Corral employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.4 stars).

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Senior management

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Compensation and benefits

Employee reviews

HostessFormer employee

5.0

Good job environment

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