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 59 reviews)); "1.) Great culture which extends from the top to the bottom of the organization." ((in 47 reviews)); "Flexible hours were one pro" ((in 27 reviews)); "flexible scheduling" ((in 18 reviews)); "Friendly staff and atmosphere!" ((in 15 reviews))

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

"low pay and some bad employees" ((in 77 reviews)); "management is bad about making sure schedules are kept" ((in 53 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 20 reviews)); "Poor management, no training, no communication, drastically changing hours" ((in 12 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

1.0

Jul 20, 2017

Absolutely the most miserable job experience I've ever had

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Pros

The actual work I was doing was good. But it ended there.

Cons

MISERABLE management. Boss regularly passed others' work off as her own. Negative focus on career development -- I was once told in the tone of "ugh you dont want me to tell you this buuuut...I took over doing the weekly presentations b/c you're not very good at them" This is from my MANAGER, someone who is supposed to provide open and constructive feedback to help me advance my career and improve in areas of weakness. Instead, I got an insecure child who would engage in a catty, passive aggressive style and regularly manipulate the truth about what was going on to senior management. Frankly, if you're smart and speak your mind do NOT work here. Unfriendly to anyone with a differing opinion to theirs and without political motivations. If you want to spend the day delivering fake compliments and being rewarded for it this is the spot. I also caught two senior managers emailing back and forth about me and giggling while I'm two feet away. Should've ditched this place SO much sooner than I did. Get out and don't look back.

Grocery Outlet Response

8y

We're sorry to hear about your experience during your 3+-years with Grocery Outlet, and wish we would have had the opportunity to discuss further in a conversation while you were still here. We do wish you the best in your next role.

4.0

Jul 15, 2017

Great Place to Work for Family

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Able to work with family, great office support, fast growing company, career opportunities available to advance to owning your own store

Cons

Pay can be lacking in today's standards, and scheduling is brutal to work/life balance in store

Grocery Outlet Response

8y

Thank you for providing feedback on your positive experiences here at Grocery Outlet. We encourage you to talk with your Independent Owner Operator/Manager about the challenges you face with 'work/life balance' in the the stores. We pride ourselves on the importance of family, and that balanced time is important to you and us.

5.0

Jul 11, 2017

Great Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Good atmosphere Small enough you know almost everyone but large enough where you have your space The CEO's take time to get to know people

Cons

Growing so fast, some departments are under staffed.

Grocery Outlet Response

8y

Thanks for taking the time to provide this review on your positive experiences at Grocery Outlet. We think our CEOs are rock stars! They really do spend the time to get to know people, and they don't forget them either! Our company is growing fast (that's a good thing!) and we are working hard to keep up with departmental challenges due to that growth. Be sure to share your thoughts and ideas with your manager - they will want to hear it!

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