Does Philz Coffee pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Philz Coffee employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Philz Coffee. This rating has improved by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Philz Coffee?

52% 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, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Philz Coffee?

Barista (406) , 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?

"The free coffee is good but that's about it." ((in 74 reviews)); "Most people I worked with were great" ((in 58 reviews)); "great coworkers and fun job" ((in 54 reviews)); "Free coffee and no uniforms" ((in 34 reviews)); "Stores offer flexible hours and full and part time positions." ((in 30 reviews))

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

"There was poor scheduling and management" ((in 47 reviews)); "Upper management for the company is absolutely clueless" ((in 21 reviews)); "Minimum wage, retail, need to mesh with multiple personalities" ((in 9 reviews)); "Compensation for baristas and shift leaders is standard for the industry, but not much above minimum wage." ((in 8 reviews)); "Leadership is constantly flustered, but the staff is on point." ((in 7 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.

Philz Coffee reviews

3.7

52% would recommend to a friend

(725 total reviews)

Mahesh Sadarangani

41% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

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Philz Coffee has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 725 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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725 reviews

4.0

Jul 15, 2025

Flexible hours, reasonable pay

Barista/barista trainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team environment, free coffee, company values creativity (mostly), easy

Cons

Can be stressful when busy, hours are based on sales

2.0

Jul 15, 2025

Ok but could be better

Team lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Unlimited drinks during your shift + 1 free on day off is nice -the workers you get to meet are Amazing -The connection you get to meet with people -able to wear what you want

Cons

-Upper management (DM and beyond) are getting to a point of micomanaged, been told of how some DM were watching the in store video cameras. -Always overworked and it's never enough, especially in stores that are buisser -always being forced to smile when were exhausted.

4.0

Jul 14, 2025

Fun Envrionment for Part Time Job

Cashier/barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule, great coworkers, fun atomosphere

Cons

Hours per week can vary

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