Wren Kitchens reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(2,549 total reviews)
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Tofiq Malik

63% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Wren Kitchens has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2,549 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Wren Kitchens 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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3K reviews
3.0
Feb 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Really nice and helpful management

Cons

tough test to pass to start selling

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Wren Kitchens Response
4mo
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your time at Wren Kitchens. We're pleased to hear that you found the management supportive and helpful during your role. We also appreciate your comments regarding the onboarding and assessment process. Our aim is to ensure new team members are fully prepared to succeed in their roles, and feedback like yours helps us review how we support employees through training and testing. We wish you every success in your future career.
1.0
Feb 8, 2026

Avoid

Recommend
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Pros

Canteen, nice kitchen staff and not much else

Cons

My experience at this company was dominated by a culture of fear, excessive control, and deeply unprofessional management behaviour. Leadership style at Director level consistently felt like bullying rather than guidance. Decisions were often delivered through intimidation, with little room for discussion, and disagreement was not welcomed. This created an atmosphere where employees stayed quiet to protect themselves rather than contribute ideas. There was also a strong “cult-like” expectation that work should be your primary identity and priority above all else. Healthy boundaries were subtly discouraged, and employees who didn’t fully buy into the company’s “all in” mentality were made to feel like they didn’t belong. Time monitoring was particularly intrusive. Software such as Time Doctor was used in a way that felt less about productivity and more about surveillance. This level of micromanagement signalled a lack of trust and added constant pressure to appear busy rather than focus on meaningful work. I also witnessed managers openly shouting at younger and more junior staff in front of others. This was not handled privately or constructively — it was public, humiliating, and completely inappropriate for a professional environment. Morale across teams was noticeably low. The office atmosphere was tense; people rarely smiled or laughed, and conversations often felt guarded. Many employees appeared anxious about making mistakes or being singled out. The overall feeling was not one of teamwork, but of people trying to avoid becoming the next target. While the company may have ambitious goals, the internal culture made it a stressful and emotionally draining place to work.

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Wren Kitchens Response
4mo
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and share your concerns. We’re sorry to hear that your time with us felt challenging and did not meet your expectations. We take your concerns very seriously and would appreciate the opportunity to hear about your experience in more detail. If you are willing, please reach out to us at LetsTalk@wrenkitchens.com if you wish to discuss further. We appreciate you sharing your perspective and wish you all the best in your future career.
3.0
Feb 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great team, good working hours

Cons

Pressure to meet deadline even when shop is in quiet period

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Wren Kitchens Response
4mo
Hi there, thank you for leaving us a review and for your contribution during your time with Wren. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed working with the team and valued the working hours. We also recognise your comments around deadlines and pressure, even during quieter periods. Wren is a fast-paced business, and feedback like yours helps us continue to review how targets and workloads are set and communicated. Thank you again for your time with us, and we wish you every success in the future.
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