general manager

cook

retail sales associate

housekeeper

human resources specialist

ExplorUS

My experience working here was not positive, and based on my personal experience, I would not recommend it.

I found communication to be inconsistent, and I felt workplace morale was generally low. In my experience, opportunities for growth and advancement were not always clear, and I did not always feel supported as an employee. I also felt that new team members could have benefited from better training and onboarding.

When I raised workplace concerns, I did not feel they were addressed as promptly or thoroughly as I expected. This left me feeling that employee feedback was not always given sufficient attention.

I also experienced an incident in which a personal belonging went missing at work and was later returned. Although I appreciated that it was returned, I was disappointed with how the situation was handled and felt that my concerns were not fully addressed.

After sustaining a work-related injury, I was uncertain about the injury reporting process. I was told an injury report was not necessary, and I did not have access to the computer system used for reporting. This left me confused about the proper procedure and concerned about the reporting process.

I also had concerns about workplace cleanliness based on what I personally observed. Although I shared my concerns, I did not feel they resulted in meaningful follow-up.

Overall, I found the work environment to be stressful due to communication challenges, limited support, and management practices that did not meet my expectations. I encourage prospective employees to ask detailed questions during the interview process to determine whether the workplace is a good fit for them.

I went through the interview process and the company seemed like a decent place to work.  I was made a fair offer and accepted it. Then the start date was moved twice. That should have been the first clue this was not a place to work. However, I still went there and lasted one day.

This company is without a doubt the most disorganized mess I have ever encountered. It is normal to feel confused when you first start a job and feel more at ease as you progress. I just felt more confused at the end of my first day. I was grateful that I continued to look for work during the two weeks delayed start because I received a job offer just after leaving on my first day at ExplorUS. I immediately accepted and although the job did not start the next week I only felt right immediately resigning from ExplorUS. I did so by email and never heard a word back. I understood that they were probably not happy but business is business.

I fully expected to receive one day of pay. That did not happen. I have attempted to make contact and have heard nothing. Ok, fine. I will leave a review of the company that I feel is fair.

TL;DR This is the most disorganized company you will ever encounter. Don’t expect to get paid for the work you do. They are not to be trusted. If I do hear from them, I will update this review.

•We carpool to work, count the registers, empty the merchandise bins from the office, open, help customers while tagging, stocking and doing related projects. I watch the café in case help is needed there.

•I have learned everything about retail that I know while working here.

••The management is very hands on. and my co-workers and I have as much fun as possible while we work together to accomplish every task in a timely manner. 

•For me the hardest part is not being challenged. 

•The most enjoyable part is working with the customers. There is such a wonderful variety of people from all over the world.

A typical day of work, would consist of finishing any left over work from the day before.  Contacting my supervisor informing that a job has been completed, and requesting if any new work was to be started.  Had one co-worker that would always complain about their job, and would constantly cry and never get there work done. The hardest part of the job, was, well come to think of it, i don't have anything that I could consider "hard part of the job".  The most enjoyable aspects of the job, is when I'm required to leave the office, and drive to the opposite side of the park to check-in a new employee. The sites are amazing.

THEY CAME INTO ECHO BLUFF AND TOOK ALL OF OUR BENIFITS AWAY, THE PEOPLE THAT WORK THE HARDEST LIKE HOUSEKEEPING AND KITCHEN GET THE SHAFT, WHILE THEY GIVE THE MANAGERS THAT SIT ON THEIR BEHIND SALLDAY ALL THE BENIFITS! THE PAY IS LAUGHABLE, THE PEOPLE THEY BRING IN FROM THEIR CORPERATE OFFICE ARE NOT NICE ID RATHER BE HOMELESS THAN TO EVER WORK FOR THIS COMPANY AGAIN! THEY EXPECT YOU TO COME TO WORK DURING BAD SNOW STORMS AND RISK YOUR LIFE OR LOSE YOUR JOB! THE OLD COMPANY USED TO PROVIDE US LODGING BEFORE BAD STORMS SO WE COULDD STAY AND WORK AND BE SAFE BUT NO EXPLORUS THEY HAVE TO SAVE EVERY PENNY! 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The company is large, there are discounts at their many locations- if you ever get the time off(which I was never granted the time I requested off)

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Understaffed, lack of structure, and endless customers.  Manager has favorites, no consequences, extremely toxic environment.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The manager is positive, while staff have a 'not my job' negative attitude.  No engagement amongst coworkers.  Very seperate, and conflicting values.

Benefits were not particularly good, especially the awful 401k program. Nepotism is the law of the land at the corporate office, and if you aren't part of the "in group," you will be treated like a second-class worker. Their business strategy both dealing with external clients (the government) and employees is to make promises that they have no intention of delivering on.

Work consisted of loading/unloading of product, pushing product out onto the floor, greeting customers, having good customer service, tagging items, ringing items at register, handling cash, etc. I learned about products, the Muir Woods. Most enjoyable part of the job was how friendly people are who work there, especially the retail manager. I felt I had support from the company which made it desirable to work there. Only downside was having to shuttle up to work and the commute.

Depending on the season, the boathouse can be quiet with no customers or there can be a huge line that wraps around the boathouse. Its great experience in a fast-paced environment but, if crowds give you anxiety, you can't manage well under pressure or when the unexpected happens, this is not for you. 
The regular customers and locals are very nice and supportive.

Worst corporate support.   The buyer is out of controll.  No infrastructure to support the demand.  CFO and HR are clueless to the demand of the job.  The most unbelievable unorganized company to work for as a manager  

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
General manager 95 salaries reported	$85,358 per year
Cook 51 salaries reported	$17.43 per hour
Retail sales associate 76 salaries reported	$17.27 per hour
Housekeeper 19 salaries reported	$16.23 per hour
Human resources specialist 10 salaries reported	$65,950 per year

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