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?

"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 55 reviews)); "Free coffee everyday (even on non working days) and free meal with every shift." ((in 36 reviews)); "Stores offer flexible hours and full and part time positions." ((in 32 reviews))

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

"There was poor scheduling and management" ((in 49 reviews)); "Upper management for the company is absolutely clueless" ((in 19 reviews)); "Minimum wage, retail, need to mesh with multiple personalities" ((in 9 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)); "Compensation for baristas and shift leaders is standard for the industry, but not much above minimum wage." ((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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Reviews by job title

724 reviews

5.0

Jun 16, 2015

Bettering Dayz One Hire at a Time

Recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- An inclusive environment that nurtures your creativity. - The company is growing the right way by staying true to the mission and protecting the wonderful culture that customers and employees love. - You can influence, define, and create. - Opportunities for growth are abundant from retail, to field, and home office positions. - Fun, fast, and exciting. - Have you HAD a cup of Philz Coffee?!

Cons

- Not for people who require clearly defined job roles/functions to be successful. If you want a "think outside the box" environment, this is it! - Benefits package is not robust.

2.0

Oct 24, 2014

Fun company, poor management with often unreasonable expectations

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work environment and company culture, opportunities for promotions, and you'll grow a lot as an employee

Cons

The manager asks too much of its baristas, and there are very few perks for the number of hours we tend to work

4.0

Oct 7, 2014

Great Company

Former store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

rapid growth, competitive pay, good store cultures

Cons

lack of infrastructure, expansion may become too rapid

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Jobs at Philz Coffee

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