Item: Smart & Final
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous employee

Question 1

Does Smart & Final pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Smart & Final employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Smart & Final. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Smart & Final?

Accepted Answer

38% of Smart & Final employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Smart & Final 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Smart & Final?

Accepted Answer

Cashier (106), Sales Associate/Cashier (47), Sales Associate (24), Service Clerk (23), Associate (19), Assistant Manager (14), Store Manager (12), Front End Cashier (11), Load Crew (11), PIC (Person In Charge) (11), Key Carrier (10), Supervisor (10), Grocery Clerk (9), Overnight Stocker (9), Store Associate (9)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Smart & Final according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"I have bee working as a cashier for 2 years and we have great customer service and hours are flexible." ((in 40 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 38 reviews)); "They will give you hours and you’ll meet some great people but the company doesn’t know what they are doing." ((in 34 reviews)); "Overnight manager was great and we got to listen to music." ((in 27 reviews)); "The customers are great and coworkers can be fun!" ((in 22 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Smart & Final according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Low pay and vary hard to move upward in the company." ((in 55 reviews)); "Blatant favoritism with certain employees, over looking poor work and moral ethics by management." ((in 23 reviews)); "No work life balance at all" ((in 13 reviews)); "30 cent raise when you know you deserver more than triple that." ((in 9 reviews)); "Upper management completely out of touch, labor scheduling is a joke." ((in 8 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Smart & Final layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Smart & Final locations?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles, Commerce, San Diego, Riverside, San Jose, Sacramento, San Francisco, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, Las Vegas, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Phoenix, Bakersfield, Visalia, Fresno, La Habra, Lakewood, North Hollywood, Pasadena, Modesto, Simi Valley, Salinas, Seaside, Encinitas, Fullerton, Northridge, Santa Ana, Danville, Oakland

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