Hard work and reliability really are important in Safeway's eyes. - Department Manager Safeway Employee Review

4.0
Jan 3, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Positive atmosphere, unionized structure with job security, and 10% discount are all good reasons to work for Safeway, but the best aspect of being a Safeway employee arises from the potential upward mobility for those willing to give it their all - Safeway is in the business of people development, and that's a good thing.

Cons

Even though I give everything I have to this job, some facets of management are occasionally too demanding; no one is perfect, but when someone is giving it their all, recognize it and give clearer instruction on how to be better when needed. The busy nature of the business and an overriding drive for results sometimes leaves the employee who needs additional training feel like they're asking the impossible.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

Friendly work environment and flexibility.

Cons

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1.0
Jul 5, 2026
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Pros

Nothing at all, only work at Safeway if you're about to be literally homeless

Cons

Genuinely hellish work environment. Management is lazy and absent, customers are the most disrespectful and clueless I have ever encountered. Complete unrealistic labor allocation and expectations. As a PIC, I have to run 9 SCO robots, unlock cases for customers, perform transactions at Customer Service, answer external phone calls, and move freight. Customers rightly get frustrated at the complete lack of care by corporate, and take it out on employees. Management in the morning all skip out on the evening management early every single day, a luxury the closing staff are not allowed.

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