Q: What are the top reviewed jobs at Blue Bottle Coffee?

Barista (300) , Cashier/Barista (29) , Shift Lead (17) , Lead Barista (13) , Cafe Leader (Store/General Manager) (9) , Cafe Barista (8) , Assistant cafe leader (7) , Assistant Manager (6) , Senior Barista (6) , Cafe Lead (4) , Shift Supervisor (4) , Baker (3) , Barista, Shift Supervisor (3) , Cafe Leader (3) , Manager (3)

Question 1

Is Blue Bottle Coffee a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Blue Bottle Coffee has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 549 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 50% of employees would recommend working at Blue Bottle Coffee to a friend and 57% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Blue Bottle Coffee have been left by employees working as Lead Barista, Cashier/Barista and Barista.

Question 2

Does Blue Bottle Coffee pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Blue Bottle Coffee employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Blue Bottle Coffee. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Blue Bottle Coffee?

Accepted Answer

50% of Blue Bottle Coffee employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Blue Bottle Coffee 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Blue Bottle Coffee?

Accepted Answer

Barista (300), Cashier/Barista (29), Shift Lead (17), Lead Barista (13), Cafe Leader (Store/General Manager) (9), Cafe Barista (8), Assistant cafe leader (7), Assistant Manager (6), Senior Barista (6), Cafe Lead (4), Shift Supervisor (4), Baker (3), Barista, Shift Supervisor (3), Cafe Leader (3), Manager (3)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Blue Bottle Coffee according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Good Free Coffee & Owner was friendly" ((in 46 reviews)); "Benefits are good and the connections made help upward movement" ((in 46 reviews)); "Coworkers are great" ((in 33 reviews)); "I loved working and there are many great people" ((in 33 reviews)); "Fun fast paced environment with decent pay." ((in 31 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Blue Bottle Coffee according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"no raises, poor management, no advancement in the company, baristas treated as very disposable, hours cut very regularly." ((in 37 reviews)); "Upper management {above store manager} are really far removed from the barista position, and yet will come into the store and critique your abilities...when they arent even able to do it themselves." ((in 11 reviews)); "Work life balance can be challenging at times" ((in 6 reviews)); "Long hours" ((in 6 reviews)); "Chaotic communication, schedule conflicts" ((in 6 reviews))

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Blue Bottle Coffee locations?

Accepted Answer

New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Oakland, Boston, Washington, Chicago, Palo Alto, Berkeley, Brooklyn, San Diego, San Mateo, San Jose, Sacramento, Newport Beach, Santa Monica, West Sacramento, Woodland Hills, Malibu, Pasadena, Brentwood, Midtown New York, Dallas, Beverly Hills, Orange, Studio City, Richmond, South San Francisco, Union City, Pullman

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