Does Muse Paintbar pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Muse Paintbar employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Muse Paintbar. This rating has improved by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Muse Paintbar?

46% of Muse Paintbar employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Muse Paintbar 2.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Muse Paintbar?

Artist (53) , Instructor (6) , Lead Artist (6) , Painting Instructor (6) , Artist Instructor (4) , Cook (4) , Store Manager (3) , Studio Manager (3) , Art Assistant (2) , Art Instructor (2) , Lead Instructor (2) , Line Cook (2) , Manager (2) , Teaching Artist (2)

What are the pros of working at Muse Paintbar according to real employee reviews?

"The coworkers were great and fun to be around, and getting to help people have a few hours of fun creativity was always a joy." ((in 19 reviews)); "The pay is great comparable to a lot of places." ((in 12 reviews)); "coworkers work great as a team" ((in 7 reviews)); "Awesome work environment." ((in 6 reviews)); "Cheerful atmosphere and flexible hours" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Muse Paintbar according to real employee reviews?

"Upper management is AWFUL." ((in 29 reviews)); "disorganized management, not super supportive" ((in 21 reviews)); "Corporate to store communication feels distant especially if a manager is not present." ((in 7 reviews)); "Full time hours and avalibility are seemed to be expected when you will only ever be a part time employee with no benefits." ((in 7 reviews)); "Poor communication from the top leads to disorganized studios." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Muse Paintbar locations?

Boston , West Hartford , New York , Providence , Oxon Hill , Arlington , Fairfax , Yonkers , Washington , Richmond , Virginia Beach , Gainesville , Garden City , Great Neck , Glastonbury , Gaithersburg , Dedham , Charlottesville , Ashburn , Manassas , Woodbridge , White Plains , Portland , Manchester , Norwalk , Annapolis , Foxboro , Lynnfield , Atlanta , Glastonbury Center

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Muse Paintbar reviews

2.8

46% would recommend to a friend

(130 total reviews)

Reese Bernard

47% approve of CEO

26% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Culture & values

2.3

Work/Life balance

2.3

Compensation and benefits

2.2

Senior management

2.0

Career opportunities

Muse Paintbar has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 130 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Muse Paintbar employee rating is 24% below average for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

130 reviews

5.0

Jul 9, 2026

Great place to be an artist

Lead artist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, if you're interested in working with customers and teaching art, this is a wonderful position! A lot of public speaking, multitasking, and customer service, and a great culture with other creatives.

Cons

During a busy class, you're on your feet a lot. Additionally, it is very part-time and classes can get canceled frequently so pay is inconsistent.

4.0

Jun 27, 2026

Fun environment with great coworkers, but inconsistent hours

Lead instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very fun environment and great coworkers

Cons

Part time hours not consistent

3.0

Jun 2, 2026

Good pay, but inconsistent hours and stressful sessions

Lead instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is well over minimum wage.

Cons

Night before changes to schedules. You will not have shifts if people are not signed up so you are not promised consistent pay. You also have to paint paintings that sometimes take several hours to create but only get paid $25 for each masterpiece painting no matter how long it takes to complete. There are also unrealistic painting sessions that cause a very stressful teaching experience.

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