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?

"Good enough pay for the position, free coffee" ((in 74 reviews)); "Most people I worked with were great" ((in 63 reviews)); "great coworkers and fun job" ((in 57 reviews)); "Free coffee everyday (even on non working days) and free meal with every shift." ((in 34 reviews)); "The flexible hours are pretty good." ((in 30 reviews))

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

"There was poor scheduling and management" ((in 45 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)); "Big emphasis on moving up to become shift leader or manager, which creates competitive atmosphere and sometimes favoritism" ((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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4.0

May 13, 2025

Great vibes

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work culture and company mission

Cons

Low pay and limited growth opportunities

4.0

Apr 25, 2025

Good with some downsides!

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-nice staff -free drinks -good benefits -no dress code

Cons

-overtime Philz has become a lot stricter and lis actively leaning toward a Starbucks direction and away from the small coffee shop vibe

2.0

Apr 22, 2025

Stressful job and no support

Team lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent tips, really nice barista co-workers.

Cons

2 years ago it was way better at Philz. Now, upper management and the people & culture team are ineffective when it comes to listening to team members in the store. Fake corporate culture. What happened to bettering people's day? They hire unqualified managers that give orders instead of leading by example. Favoritism and gossip runs high, and there's little to no chance of a promotion. The hours and pay are decent and most of the customers are nice, but none of that is worth the stress working in the store puts on you.

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