Great place to gain experience, but advancement is not always merit-based - Assistant Manager Kroger Employee Review

3.0
Apr 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Strong team environment with opportunities to build leadership skills. Fast-paced work keeps shifts engaging, and there is consistent opportunity for growth within the company. Customer interaction can be rewarding, and you gain valuable experience in operations, problem-solving, and team development.

Cons

Work-life balance can be challenging due to long hours and inconsistent scheduling. Expectations are high, but support and accountability from upper management can be inconsistent. Staffing shortages and high turnover create added stress, and communication between leadership levels is not always effective. Advancement opportunities can feel influenced more by favoritism and relationships than by performance or merit, which can be discouraging for employees who consistently deliver strong results.

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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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