Does Grocery Outlet pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Grocery Outlet employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Grocery Outlet. This rating has decreased by 15% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Grocery Outlet?

44% of Grocery Outlet employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Grocery Outlet 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Grocery Outlet?

Cashier (143) , Manager (37) , Sales Associate/Cashier (37) , Stocker (17) , Grocery Stocker (16) , Grocery Clerk (15) , Front End Cashier (14) , Produce Clerk (14) , Owner Operator (13) , Store Manager (13) , Department Manager (11) , Courtesy Clerk (10) , Merchandiser (10) , Sales Associate (10) , Buyer (7)

What are the pros of working at Grocery Outlet according to real employee reviews?

"People are nice and funny." ((in 59 reviews)); "1.) Great culture which extends from the top to the bottom of the organization." ((in 47 reviews)); "Flexible hours were one pro" ((in 27 reviews)); "flexible scheduling" ((in 18 reviews)); "Friendly staff and atmosphere!" ((in 15 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Grocery Outlet according to real employee reviews?

"low pay and some bad employees" ((in 77 reviews)); "management is bad about making sure schedules are kept" ((in 53 reviews)); "No benefits with the exception of Christmas time we got 10% off for a week or two" ((in 50 reviews)); "Managers are rude and stressed out and the customers can be stressful to deal with" ((in 20 reviews)); "Poor management, no training, no communication, drastically changing hours" ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Grocery Outlet layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Grocery Outlet layoffs and their outlook for job security at Grocery Outlet in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Grocery Outlet locations?

Emeryville , Sacramento , Seattle , San Jose , Fresno , San Francisco , Portland , Los Angeles , San Diego , Vallejo , Boise , Antioch , Bellingham , Lakeport , Redding , Fremont , Bellevue , Spokane , Medford , Newberg , Reading , Oroville , Huntington Beach , La Mirada , Modesto , Norco , Ontario , Davis , Elk Grove , Placerville

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Nice work environment - Sales Associate/Cashier Grocery Outlet Employee Review

5.0

Aug 9, 2021

Sales associate/cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The owners/managers of my store were very nice, approachable, and flexible with me in regards to scheduling because I was a student. It was a great working environment.

Cons

At my store, the schedule changed every week so I never knew when I was going to have off. This made it difficult to plan things (apts, etc) unless you requested it in advance.

Grocery Outlet Response

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Sales Associate/Cashier. We're glad to hear the owners were able to provide a flexible schedule for you while you're finishing up school. As you know, our stores are independently owned and operated. I would encourage you to reach out to your store’s independent owner to share more about your experience. Best of luck in your career endeavors!

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5.0

Oct 7, 2025

Senior accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing Office - Amazing culture very friendly and supportive

Cons

Slightly far in terms of commute.

Grocery Outlet Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Sr. Accountant! We’re happy to hear that you're having a great experience working with us. Please tell your friends!

1.0

Jun 27, 2026

anonymous - former employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employee will get good snacks

Cons

1.Poor BT leadership management - Toxic environment ,IT leadership members lacking key skills ( technical and leadership) 2.Employees demotivated or moral impacted on frequent leadership and internal changes 3. Business not value IT resources and work as team 4.HR needs to act independently without IT leadership influence while taking any kind of decisions 5. No work life balance 6. No motivation for hard working employees 7. No employee orientation or inclusion approach .

Grocery Outlet Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience with Grocery Outlet. We value employee feedback and want to assure you that we take your concerns seriously. Please feel free to contact our Human Resources team at HRSupport@cfgo.com to share more about your experience.

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