Does Bluestone Lane pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Bluestone Lane employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Bluestone Lane. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Bluestone Lane?

46% of Bluestone Lane employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Bluestone Lane 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Bluestone Lane?

Barista (76) , Server (17) , Cashier/Barista (10) , Head Barista (8) , Manager (8) , Server/Waiter (6) , General Manager (5) , Service Professional (5) , Area General Manager (3) , Accredited Barista (2) , Area Leader (2) , Area Manager (2) , Assistant Manager (2) , Cafe Barista (2) , Café Server/Barista (2)

What are the pros of working at Bluestone Lane according to real employee reviews?

"pay was good" ((in 19 reviews)); "Free staff meal and coffee." ((in 13 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 12 reviews)); "Great benefits for FT employees." ((in 8 reviews)); "Free food and espresso drinks" ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Bluestone Lane according to real employee reviews?

"poor management, often times in crisis mode" ((in 31 reviews)); "Upper management can be condescending, rude, or unresponsive to questions regarding such rules." ((in 17 reviews)); "On average most managers work 50" ((in 6 reviews)); "managing yet not the best training" ((in 4 reviews)); "Top down management is AWFUL ceo has no idea what’s realistic" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Bluestone Lane locations?

New York , Washington , Los Angeles , Philadelphia , San Francisco , Houston , Brooklyn , Montauk , Orange , Venice , Los Altos , Hoboken , Jersey City , Arlington , Armonk , New City , Long Beach , San Clemente , Studio City , Westwood , Boston , Chelsea , McLean , The Woodlands , Midtown New York , SoHo , Dupont Circle , Battery Park City

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Bluestone Lane reviews

3.1

46% would recommend to a friend

(247 total reviews)

Nicholas Stone

49% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Senior management

Bluestone Lane has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 247 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Bluestone Lane employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

247 reviews

2.0

May 6, 2025

Great equipment, poor management and lack of investment in people

Team lead/barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- High-end equipment to produce quality coffee - Aesthetically pleasing locations - Opportunity to gain experience in high-volume environments

Cons

- Inadequate training for the level of performance expected - Managers often lack real coffee knowledge - Little to no investment in staff development or career growth - Weak organizational culture and poor employee retention - Understaffed locations with unrealistic service expectations - Company prioritizes numbers and rapid expansion over quality and staff well-being

Bluestone Lane Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are disappointed to hear your experience working at Bluestone Lane wasn't exceptional. As a People Team, we strive to provide a positive working environment to all employees. If you have any additional feedback you would confidentially like to provide, please reach out to us directly at peopleteam@bluestonelane.com.

5.0

Apr 27, 2025

Great Place

Area leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay Independence Work Life Balance Great Food Great Coffee

Cons

Place is pretty solid overall.

4.0

Apr 14, 2025

Fine working here

Cashier/barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free drink and food each shift

Cons

Lack of communication and people not showing up for their shifts

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