Lessons learned - Event Specialist JDK Group Employee Review

2.0
10 Jul 2020
Recommend
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Pros

JDK is a stand out company in the catering & events in central PA. They have the abilities to produce amazing events. I learned a lot professionally through out my years working here.

Cons

As a potential employee, JDK presents themselves as a wonderful team with a thriving culture in the work place. On the sales side, if you get through their unnecessarily extensive interview process, you'll quickly learn that this is not the case. There are high expectations set on you with minimal pay out. You will work 60+ hour workweeks consistently and will constantly feel underappreciated. In my experience, sales managers have proven to have a lack of knowledge on how to assist their team members and are quick to point the finger at you when difficulties or issues arise. One of their newest core value statements is "curiosity powers pure relationships". Ironically, when using your voice to speak out in curiously towards management decisions they felt threatened which fueled disingenuous relationships amongst team members creating an extremely toxic work environment. I watched this company change and evolve over time and was continuously disappointed & shocked with how unprofessional things are handled. There is a huge lack of transparency not only with employees but now clients. I would not be surprised if these actions lead them to their downfall.

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5.0
26 Oct 2025
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Pros

Good people, good management,well paid

Cons

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5.0
20 Jun 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

JDK has a very team-oriented environment. They value fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning. It's very rewarding to see satisfied clients at the end of an event. Cross training is encouraged so you can try out different departments. Fast paced and definitely never a dull day! The schedule couldn't be more flexible - pick and choose when you want to work.

Cons

Some months are busier than others

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