Does Philz Coffee pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Philz Coffee employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Philz Coffee. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Philz Coffee?

49% of Philz Coffee employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Philz Coffee 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Philz Coffee?

Barista (405) , Cashier/Barista (49) , Team Lead (49) , Shift Lead (21) , Shift Leader (15) , Team Leader (15) , Shift Supervisor (13) , Store Leader (6) , General Manager (3) , Store Manager (3) , Barista, Shift Supervisor (2) , Cafe Barista (2) , District Manager (2) , Recruiter (2) , Team Member (2)

What are the pros of working at Philz Coffee according to real employee reviews?

"Most people I worked with were great" ((in 63 reviews)); "Free coffee, flexible scheduling, meet great friends!" ((in 62 reviews)); "great coworkers and fun job" ((in 55 reviews)); "free coffee and friendships created" ((in 43 reviews)); "The flexible hours are pretty good." ((in 32 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Philz Coffee according to real employee reviews?

"There was poor scheduling and management" ((in 44 reviews)); "Upper management for the company is absolutely clueless" ((in 20 reviews)); "4 managers a year depending on location." ((in 13 reviews)); "Minimum wage, retail, need to mesh with multiple personalities" ((in 10 reviews)); "They preach about feedback and caring about the people they hire but then when you hire bad leadership, your store and the leadership team start to tank." ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Philz Coffee layoffs in 2026?

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

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Philz Coffee reviews

3.6

49% would recommend to a friend

(724 total reviews)

Mahesh Sadarangani

36% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Philz Coffee has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 724 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Philz Coffee employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

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724 reviews

3.0

Jul 31, 2014

It WAS great

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Most people I worked with were great

Cons

Rapid growth took it from "Phil'z to Starbucks in a matter of 2 years

3.0

Feb 6, 2013

Great and fun place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Get a chance to talk and better many peoples days

Cons

Not enough support for stores and from upper management

1.0

Jul 19, 2025

Disconnected Leadership & Cold Corporate Culture

Social media specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

free coffee remote work so you don’t have to spend time with these people

Cons

If you’re hoping for a warm, mission-driven environment that matches the public face of the brand, this isn’t it. Philz has become increasingly corporate and impersonal. The CEO, Mahesh, lacks authentic leadership presence. He avoids real connection with employees and makes top-down decisions without understanding day-to-day realities. Feedback is not welcomed unless it’s flattering. The culture feels sterile and performative, prioritizing image over people. For a company built on the idea of personal connection, it’s ironically one of the coldest places I’ve seen.

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