Great first job/part-time work, welcoming environment - Barista Kroger Employee Review

5.0
Mar 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Very welcoming environment to new hires. Clear efforts made to improve processes as the new store was finding its footing. Training was clear and wasn't thrown into the deep end before proper teaching. Great environment to work at overall with good pay for the work required. Flexible scheduling and very kind, understanding management!

Cons

Supply issues - needed a better system for ordering new items and restocking basic items. Usually only done by a manager, which meant if a manager wasn't on shift the issue may not be dealt with promptly. Frequently had to improvise with sizes/cups or take basic items off the menu (not just seasonal) due to missing syrups, powders, grounds, etc.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

Nice management, nice coworkers, willing to help

Cons

Could be a lot of work sometimes

3.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

• Generally work with fantastic people. • Work is not difficult, and time flies when busy. • My bosses collaborated with me to create a schedule that worked, as I often had other commitments. • Overall, a pleasant work experience most days. Get good at what you do and you'll do fine.

Cons

• Some of the senior management was less friendly than others - as to be expected. • Days were very volatile; some could be extremely easy, and others could be a nightmare. • Scheduling was kept rather limited; although I was able to get the hours I wanted, often times management would look to cut hours from departments whenever possible, leaving less support.

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