Terrible leadership that tore down the great culture - Principle Software Engineer OpenTable Employee Review

1.0
Jul 19, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

None. Prior to Debby, OpenTable was a fantastic company to work for

Cons

Debby and Sagar have ruined morale with their leadership. They love creating a false sense of urgency and a blame culture. Don’t believe all these fake reviews that praise the company

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OpenTable Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your recent experience didn’t meet your expectations. At OpenTable, we strive to maintain a positive, collaborative, and transparent culture, and we take concerns about leadership and morale seriously. We appreciate all feedback, as it helps us reflect and improve, and we remain committed to creating an environment where employees feel supported, trusted, and empowered.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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