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 63 reviews)); "1.) Great culture which extends from the top to the bottom of the organization." ((in 44 reviews)); "Flexible hours were one pro" ((in 26 reviews)); "Flexible Schedules" ((in 17 reviews)); "I have a wonderful team that is supportive and most importantly, FUN!" ((in 13 reviews))

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

"low pay and some bad employees" ((in 75 reviews)); "The management is poor and you get yelled at for things that either aren’t your fault or things you weren’t even trained for." ((in 54 reviews)); "No benefits with the exception of Christmas time we got 10% off for a week or two" ((in 53 reviews)); "Managers are rude and stressed out and the customers can be stressful to deal with" ((in 21 reviews)); "Very little training (only one day)." ((in 9 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

Grocery Outlet reviews

3.0

44% would recommend to a friend

(853 total reviews)

Jason Potter

38% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.8

Culture & values

2.8

Senior management

2.7

Career opportunities

2.4

Compensation and benefits

Grocery Outlet has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 853 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Grocery Outlet employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

853 reviews

3.0

Jan 27, 2022

Career development doesn't exist

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I worked there pre IPO and just recently left. It has changed a lot, so the only pro's remaining, in my perspective, are the kind, amazing people I built relationships with and the flexibility of getting involved in projects you are interested in.

Cons

They really preach a family culture, but there is a lot of politics there. Instead of providing helpful feedback for employees to grow, people easily get demoted and/or fired. It puts the rest of the team on edge. Advocating for your own career and asking for a promotion is easily ignored, unless you are "in" with the politics. If someone isn't ready for a promotion, there should be conversations about what needs to happen to get there-- no career development support at all.

Grocery Outlet Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your concerns. Grocery Outlet is committed to providing a work environment free of unlawful harassment and discrimination. Please reach out to us at HRSupport@cfgo.com if you want to share more about your experience at Grocery Outlet.

1.0

Jan 25, 2022

Horrible to their employees

Sales associate/cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are absolutely no pros to grocery outlet

Cons

Owners are always shady at grocery outlet stores, be careful what you tell them because they’ll find a way to completely twist your words.

Grocery Outlet Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Sales Associate. We're sorry to hear that you did not have a positive experience when you were with us. 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!

1.0

Jan 23, 2022

High school mentality working environment

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The lovely regular customers who makes the day

Cons

Poor management/leadership. Horrible training Extremely disorganized

Grocery Outlet Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Cashier in San Diego. We're sorry to hear about your experience with leadership and training. 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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