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 60 reviews)); "1.) Great culture which extends from the top to the bottom of the organization." ((in 48 reviews)); "Flexible hours were one pro" ((in 26 reviews)); "Great Team to work with!" ((in 16 reviews)); "Flexible schedule" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"low pay and some bad employees" ((in 75 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 52 reviews)); "No benefits with the exception of Christmas time we got 10% off for a week or two" ((in 46 reviews)); "Managers are rude and stressed out and the customers can be stressful to deal with" ((in 19 reviews)); "Short staffed, no call outs, minimum wage is $13" ((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

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Grocery Outlet reviews

3.0

44% would recommend to a friend

(852 total reviews)

Jason Potter

38% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.8

Culture & values

2.8

Senior management

2.7

Career opportunities

2.4

Compensation and benefits

Grocery Outlet has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 852 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

852 reviews

1.0

Jun 27, 2026

Good snacks but poor leadership and toxic environment

anonymous - former employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employee will get good snacks

Cons

1.Poor BT leadership management - Toxic environment ,IT leadership members lacking key skills ( technical and leadership) 2.Employees demotivated or moral impacted on frequent leadership and internal changes 3. Business not value IT resources and work as team 4.HR needs to act independently without IT leadership influence while taking any kind of decisions 5. No work life balance 6. No motivation for hard working employees 7. No employee orientation or inclusion approach .

Grocery Outlet Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience with Grocery Outlet. We value employee feedback and want to assure you that we take your concerns seriously. Please feel free to contact our Human Resources team at HRSupport@cfgo.com to share more about your experience.

4.0

Jun 27, 2026

Friendly coworkers and flexibility amid a fast-paced environment

Team member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly coworkers, flexible scheduling, employee discounts, and opportunities to learn customer service skills.

Cons

Fast-paced environment, occasional heavy lifting, busy weekends, and standing for long periods.

Grocery Outlet Response

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Team Member. As you know, our stores are independently owned and operated. We would encourage you to reach out to your Independent Operator to share more about your experience. Best of luck in your career endeavors!

3.0

May 28, 2026

Nearby, but not long-term

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nearby, always had mandated breaks. Had a close friend death occur and recieved immediate time off and support from one manager.

Cons

Very little training given, minor mistakes at other companies equal write-ups here, inefficient retraining, and 2/3rds of upper management ignoring me and acting immature for my final week because I quit

Grocery Outlet Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Cashier. As you know, our stores are independently owned and operated. We would encourage you to reach out to your local operations team to share more about your experience. Best of luck in your career endeavors.

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Jobs at Grocery Outlet

Cashier

Desert Hot Springs, CA

Grocery Clerk/Stocker/Cashier

Grocery Clerk / Stocker