Good and bad, and the bad makes it tough. - Manager RH Employee Review

3.0
Oct 14, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Progressive work environment with a focus on providing luxury service, easy to agree with. Incredibly talented designers and leaders. The new galleries are stunning, no better place to consider buying furniture. The client service team is incredible, they take over most issues and have the power to take care of clients and team members. If you love serving clients, you’ll enjoy working for RH.

Cons

Quite a few: Older galleries are forgotten about. Try selling a $15K sectional when you’re in a half vacant mall and your company won’t pay for professionals to do repairs. (Do you want me to spend 8 hours a day developing business or coming in at 6AM to paint a wall? I’m only qualified for one of those…) The company preaches luxury and from the outside, does a pretty good job. But no 401K matching (hello???), no bonuses (there was a bonus structure whispered about for leaders but nobody knows what it is), and the pay is not as competitive as they make it seem. If this is luxury, why can I make more managing a Panda Express or bartending? That’s not a joke, it’s an honest question. “Record profits”..so figure it out. The CEO is a business visionary but he should see the faces of his gallery employees when they see RH bought a plane for investors and a yacht for investors but most of his older galleries need a fresh coat of paint and most of his gallery employees need a 20% raise. The smaller galleries give incredible service but can’t afford the amount of talent needed to develop business, and the new large galleries have all the bells and whistles but are mostly staffed for coverage and aren’t great at service. The one fix for all of it? Offer higher pay, get and keep the best talent. Lastly, the Values and Beliefs are great but the incessant reviewing of them every single shift completely marginalizes the message. Leave it to the leaders to make sure the team is adhering to them and giving regular reviews, you don’t have to read over them every single day. How much better would it be to come in and plot out your outreach and answer emails instead of reading the same 4 values for the 1000th time?

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5.0
May 2, 2026
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Pros

Experience working for on of the leading innovators in the design industry.

Cons

The scheduling department being in a regular call center and not the gallery

4.0
Feb 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

One of the strongest aspects of this role is the autonomy. I’m trusted to make decisions that genuinely support the customer experience without constant approval from leadership. If I believe an exchange plus a $250 gift card is the right solution to preserve a relationship, I’m empowered to do that. That level of trust creates confidence and allows us to move quickly when issues arise. Leadership is accessible when needed, especially in escalated situations. I’ve never felt left alone to manage something beyond my scope. There is also regular voluntary overtime available, which is a plus for those looking to increase their hours. For someone transitioning from another industry, the environment feels more structured and brand-focused, which has been refreshing

Cons

The clientele can be challenging. Some customers assume that spending thousands of dollars entitles them to treat frontline employees disrespectfully, even when those employees had no involvement in the original issue. It can also be frustrating to hold a boundary with a customer, only to see it reversed after escalation. While I understand the desire to preserve relationships, it can unintentionally undermine employee confidence and consistency in standards. Because RH carries so many collections and product variations, the learning curve is steep. Customers often expect immediate, detailed product knowledge, which takes time to develop.

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