Or see how an employer is rated instead
Or see how an employer is rated instead
Gusto
Breakroom helps companies understand what their employees really think and supports them to be better employers.
If you’re from head office, sign up here to get started on your Breakroom journey.
DismissGusto is a restaurant chain. They serve Italian food.
gustorestaurants.uk.comBased on responses from 14 employees at Gusto.
Some people are not paid a living wage.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2019 and June 2022.
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living. It is currently £9.90 per hour, and £11.05 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2019 and June 2022.
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2019 and June 2022.
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2019 and June 2022.
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2019 and June 2022.
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2019 and June 2022.
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
Most people got enough training when they started.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2019 and June 2022.
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Most people recommend working with their team.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2019 and June 2022.
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2019 and June 2022.
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2019 and June 2022.
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
Only some people are given support to progress here.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2019 and June 2022.
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and June 2022.
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2019 and June 2022.
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Most people feel stressed here.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2019 and June 2022.
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Gusto ranks joint 25th to work for out of restaurants.
Rankings are based on Breakroom ratings for employers with 5 or more quiz responses, accurate as of 3 July 2022.
The team
Being called into work last minute or being in the weeds
Gusto Employee, February 2022
weekly pay
lots of standing in one place for hours
Gusto Employee, December 2021
Based on 12 Gusto employees
Based on 14 Gusto employees