Butternut Box reviews

4.4

84% would recommend to a friend

(174 total reviews)

Kevin Glynn and David Nolan

95% approve of CEO

90% positive business outlook

Butternut Box has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 174 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Butternut Box employee rating is 25% above average for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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174 reviews
5.0
Feb 12, 2026

Dogs, dogs & more dogs.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Hands down the best thing about Butternut Box is the culture. It’s not just pictures on the wall or values on the website; people genuinely care about the mission and each other which is infectious. It’s easy to get motivated when you’re actually helping dogs be happier and healthier. They are also big on internal promotion and growth. If you're great at your job and show up every day, there’s a real path to move up or even pivot into a different department. Management is pretty open about the "why" behind big decisions. You don't feel like a cog in a machine; you’re kept in the loop about how the business is actually performing in quarterly townhalls, weekly standup and retros.

Cons

Because the company is growing so fast, things can change quickly. If you’re the type of person who needs a manual for every single task, then it will feel chaotic. It's not a place where you can coast.

5.0
Oct 30, 2025

Best place I have ever worked.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

* Great growth opportunities. * Genuine focus on customers. * Dogs. Dogs. Dogs.

Cons

Less a con but it is naturally quite intense so not for everyone.

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Butternut Box Response
7mo
Thank you for taking the time to share this and for your contributions over the past 3–4 years. It’s great to hear that growth opportunities, our focus on customer, and (of course) the genuine love for all of the dogs still shines through. You’re right to call out intensity. Scaling fresh food for more dogs brings a fast pace, and it isn’t for everyone. We aim to pair that ambition with our value of genuine care with clear planning & prioritisation, manager training & support, and focus on wellbeing and recognition. Thanks again and best woofs, The People Team
5.0
Sep 4, 2025
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Pros

Work is meaningful, positive working culture, great team work, fast growing business

Cons

Work can be intense (but it's rewarding), communication can be lacking among teams from different parts of business

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Butternut Box Response
9mo
Thank you for your review. We're so glad to hear that you find the work meaningful and that you're enjoying the positive culture and great teamwork. It's rewarding for us to know that our mission and values resonate with our squad. We appreciate you highlighting the fast-paced nature of our business. As a company that's growing quickly, we know that things can get intense at times, but we're proud of the dedication and determination our team puts in. We'll continue to look for ways to support everyone as we grow. Your feedback is truly valuable, and we're grateful for your contributions to the team. Thanks again for being a vital part of the squad.
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