Great job on paper but reality was actual hell - Cafe Clerk Erewhon Employee Review

2.0
Oct 16, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Great schedule and good benefits.

Cons

Kitchen / deli is far too crowded Faulty equipment (fridges, etc) that are essential but never adequately repaired Micro-management to the extreme. Not allowed to get water or use the restroom unless you're on break because you're 'stealing time from the company' Training consists of only coaching about things you've done wrong, after the fact, that you were not informed about

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5.0
Sep 11, 2025
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Pros

Great working environment with nice people.

Cons

Long days, intense customers sometimes

1.0
Jun 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The team itself was solid, and the store's a genuinely nice place to work day-to-day.

Cons

The compensation is just not aligned with what you're actually doing. You're running a shift, working register, dealing with customers, training people, managing closings - and all of it's on a cashier's wage. I actually did the math once and it came out to about $17/hour when you factor in everything. The store charges premium prices and does well financially, but shift leads don't see any of that reflected in their pay. That gap is unsustainable, and it's exactly why I left.

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