Not Great - Team Lead Philz Coffee Employee Review

2.0
May 20, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Free coffee / food -Relaxed atmosphere and very inclusive; free to express self at work -Most coworkers are cool and chill

Cons

-Horrible pay and everyone starts at the same rate even if you have lots of experience in the industry -Obvious that corporate doesn't really care about the baristas and expects high turnover -Stores are not built with baristas or productivity in mind -Lack of consequences for baristas who consistently underperform -Health insurance offerings are extremely expensive for what they pay us -"Full time" is never 40hours a week -Benefits are gatekept by a 30hr/wk minimum which you will not meet unless you ask your store lead

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5.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

the vibes are great, team members are fun

Cons

Socal Stores are way too strict

4.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Good pay - fun co workers - easy to learn

Cons

- disconnect from higher ups down to baristas - can get super busy and understaffed at times

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