Does SSP Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SSP Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SSP Group. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SSP Group?

39% of SSP Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SSP Group 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.3 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SSP Group?

Team Leader (85) , Team Member (71) , Barista (67) , Bartender (47) , General Manager (46) , Manager (43) , Cashier (39) , Assistant Manager (30) , Line Cook (24) , Server/Waiter (23) , Unit Manager (19) , Server/Bartender (18) , Server (15) , Shift Supervisor (15) , Cashier/Barista (14)

What are the pros of working at SSP Group according to real employee reviews?

"Lots of great people work here" ((in 70 reviews)); "Some colleagues were friendly and supportive" ((in 50 reviews)); "Friendly staff and there was free lunch when i was there" ((in 37 reviews)); "Benefits are good and part of a union" ((in 35 reviews)); "Fast paced really good money even during slow season loved the employees and management too" ((in 24 reviews))

What are the cons of working at SSP Group according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management especially at the managerial positions" ((in 179 reviews)); "Low pay and have to be fully flexible" ((in 77 reviews)); "Managers have to do hourly employees duties because they are always under staffed." ((in 69 reviews)); "Long hours and 3am starts" ((in 55 reviews)); "No training (they insist that it's better to be thrown into the deep end to learn)" ((in 28 reviews))

What are employees saying about SSP Group layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about SSP Group layoffs and their outlook for job security at SSP Group in 2026.

What are the top reviewed SSP Group locations?

Phoenix , New York , Chicago , Ashburn , San Diego , Sacramento , Jamaica , Tampa , Houston , Portland , Milwaukee , John F Kennedy Airport , Orlando , Jf Kennedy Ap , Newark , Salt Lake City , Madison , Dallas , Indianapolis , Sanford , Boston , Los Angeles , Oakland , Colorado Springs , West Chicago , Saint Paul , Memphis , Spokane , SeaTac , Huston

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SSP Group

SSP Group reviews

2.5

39% would recommend to a friend

(1,191 total reviews)

George Mboya

19% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Diversity & inclusion

2.5

Work/Life balance

2.5

Career opportunities

2.4

Senior management

2.3

Culture & values

SSP Group has an employee rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,191 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The SSP Group employee rating is 28% below average for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

Oct 10, 2017

its ok

Senior supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible shifts, (depending store to store) Job is quite secure.

Cons

low salary, no other benefits (almost), shifts can be very strenuous and busy,

1.0

Sep 30, 2017

Horrendous company to work and they pay peanuts

Customer service

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They'll expect you to work like a donkey for £7.5 per hour.

Cons

Nothing in this company is good. Be aware of the management. They'll dismiss you if you contact the HR.

2.0

Sep 28, 2017

Worked at the Dickens Inn for three years

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I was given a independence and the work environment was nice.

Cons

A general lack of training, procedures and accountability. The company's management changed repeatedly and every new manager's goal was to reduce costs and working conditions worsened.

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