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 13% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Grocery Outlet?

43% of Grocery Outlet employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Grocery Outlet 3.1 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) , Store Manager (13) , Owner Operator (12) , 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 58 reviews)); "It's a unique place with a great culture." ((in 44 reviews)); "They have flexible hours and train well" ((in 26 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and nice owner" ((in 16 reviews)); "Great Team to work with!" ((in 14 reviews))

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

"Low pay and some bad employees" ((in 73 reviews)); "management is bad about making sure schedules are kept" ((in 52 reviews)); "No benefits with the exception of Christmas time we got 10% off for a week or two" ((in 50 reviews)); "Managers are rude and stressed out and the customers can be stressful to deal with" ((in 23 reviews)); "Very little training (only one day)." ((in 11 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 Grocery Outlet locations have received the highest employee ratings?

San Francisco , Emeryville , Los Angeles , Sacramento , Vallejo

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Grocery Outlet reviews

3.0

43% would recommend to a friend

(849 total reviews)

Jason Potter

43% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.9

Senior management

2.8

Culture & values

2.7

Career opportunities

2.4

Compensation and benefits

Grocery Outlet has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 849 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

849 reviews

5.0

Nov 3, 2016

Great Hiring Experience!

Property manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I recently came on board at the Grocery Outlet corporate office in Emeryville. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the interview process. The initial video interview was a fresh way to screen and was fun to complete. The in-person interviews started on time and were focused on making sure we were a good fit rather than going over a list of tasks. After two weeks on the job, I realize the enjoyable process is a direct result of the corporate culture and tone set by the leadership of Grocery Outlet. I chose this company over others based on that "vibe" and am extremely happy. The people are friendly, helpful and fun to be around. This is a company that focuses on your strengths and provides support for a very successful team.

Cons

There has been rapid growth and we are experiencing growing pains. However, the company is addressing this by putting strategies in place for future growth.

Grocery Outlet Response

Thank you for the positive feedback! We take candidate experience very seriously. It is gratifying to know that your interview experience has continued into your employee experience. We are excited for the growth in your department and look forward to strengthening technology and systems as we scale!

3.0

Jul 26, 2016

Owner-Operators

Store operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great career for any corporate employee in retail to have a chance at being your own boss. You really run your own business.

Cons

However, as a small business owner you also assume all of the risks that go with that position. Many times your are treated like a manager since you really have no say in the end.

Grocery Outlet Response

Appreciate your post. Good perspective for current and future owner/operators.

1.0

Aug 24, 2017

Really?

Grocery stocker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

inexpensive food/decent products/clean/stocked shelves/good cashiers are warm and friendly

Cons

improper unprofessional behavior/biased/nepotism/narrow minded/hiring friends and getting rid of the original staff without a verbal or written warning

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Jobs at Grocery Outlet

Morning Stocking Clerk