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 15% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Grocery Outlet?

44% of Grocery Outlet employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Grocery Outlet 3.0 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) , Owner Operator (13) , Store Manager (13) , 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 62 reviews)); "It's a unique place with a great culture." ((in 50 reviews)); "Flexible hours were one pro" ((in 30 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and nice owner" ((in 19 reviews)); "Friendly staff and atmosphere!" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"Low pay and some bad employees" ((in 72 reviews)); "The management is poor and you get yelled at for things that either aren’t your fault or things you weren’t even trained for." ((in 49 reviews)); "No benefits with the exception of Christmas time we got 10% off for a week or two" ((in 48 reviews)); "Managers are rude and stressed out and the customers can be stressful to deal with" ((in 21 reviews)); "Training was brief so you had to learn everything in about a day or you had to bother other employees to help you, hours were always getting switched with out notice." ((in 9 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 are the top reviewed Grocery Outlet locations?

Emeryville , Sacramento , Seattle , San Jose , Fresno , San Francisco , Portland , Los Angeles , San Diego , Vallejo , Boise , Antioch , Bellingham , Lakeport , Redding , Fremont , Bellevue , Spokane , Medford , Newberg , Reading , Oroville , Huntington Beach , La Mirada , Modesto , Norco , Ontario , Davis , Elk Grove , Placerville

Grocery Outlet reviews

3.0

44% would recommend to a friend

(853 total reviews)

Jason Potter

38% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

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Grocery Outlet has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 853 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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853 reviews

5.0

Oct 10, 2017

The Best Employment Experience Thus Far

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

I have been with Grocery Outlet, Inc. for 2 years now. It is far the 'best employment experience' I had! Honesty, openness, ‘being yourself’ are a few of the many great things I can describe our culture here. I’m with a highly talented team who offers a ton of support, both personal and professional, understand the demands of family life, encourages new ideas, push everyone to be ‘better’, supports innovation and growth. I learn new things every day which is really important for me. The Executive and Leadership team are the most talented people in the industry. There is not so much of ‘office politics’ going on, but leaders who value hard work and recognize talent! I also like how open and transparent our leaders here who always go outside their way to help their employees. GOI also offer great benefits and amenities – gym on-site, fitness classes, valet parking, beautiful office space, complimentary fruits and beverages, accessible snacks, and profit sharing.

Cons

Oftentimes, the office gets very quiet, despite the open concept layout. Employees are very respectful.

Grocery Outlet Response

8y

We are thrilled you've had such a great experience in your time at Grocery Outlet! Thanks for taking the time to write about it. Here's wishing you continued enjoyment and many more years of good times.

4.0

Oct 10, 2017

Grocery Outlet is an amazing workplace

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Friendly environment and coworkers are very supportive.

Cons

It would be great if we could have more restaurant options near workplace

Grocery Outlet Response

8y

Thanks for taking the time to write about your good experiences at Grocery Outlet - we do have great co-workers here!

3.0

Oct 10, 2017

Double Duty

Merchandiser

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly staff, helpful managers, somewhat flexible schedules, good entry job

Cons

You get assigned working on multiple things that are sometimes conflicting. Which makes it difficult to finish a task.

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