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?

"Free coffee and pastries (not worth it)" ((in 73 reviews)); "Most people I worked with were great" ((in 65 reviews)); "great coworkers and fun job" ((in 58 reviews)); "Free coffee everyday (even on non working days) and free meal with every shift." ((in 40 reviews)); "Stores offer flexible hours and full and part time positions." ((in 33 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)); "Leadership is constantly flustered, but the staff is on point." ((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

3.7

52% would recommend to a friend

(725 total reviews)

Mahesh Sadarangani

41% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

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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Reviews by job title

725 reviews

4.0

Mar 11, 2025

Good job, free coffee

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Kind and cool people Free coffee whenever Flexible schedule for a student

Cons

Sometimes physically demanding (cleaning etc) and repetitive arm movements that lead to chronic injury down the line

1.0

Mar 1, 2025

Unstable Leadership & Layoffs

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Plenty of work getting shoveled on to your plate. So if you like doing two or three peoples jobs this is the place to gain horizontal skills. But don't look up, cuz there's no where to go.

Cons

If you value job security, this is not the place for you. Since the new leadership took over, there have been constant layoffs, with little transparency or communication. Upper management is more focused on cutting costs than supporting employees, and morale is at an all-time low. Hard work isn't recognized—only numbers and efficiency matter. Not a great place if you want stability or growth.

4.0

Feb 21, 2025

Pretty good!

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Manager is nice Close to campus Coffee is yummy

Cons

Some later hours, but not bad

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Jobs at Philz Coffee

Walnut Creek - Assistant General Manager

Old Town Chicago - Barista

Lincoln Park - Barista

Fullerton - Assistant General Manager