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 80 reviews)); "Most people I worked with were great" ((in 58 reviews)); "great coworkers and fun job" ((in 53 reviews)); "fun community chill days and good pay" ((in 34 reviews)); "Free coffee and no uniforms" ((in 34 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 21 reviews)); "4 managers a year depending on location." ((in 12 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 9 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.

Skip to content Skip to footer

Notifications

Philz Coffee

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).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

724 reviews

2.0

Oct 19, 2014

Growth is number #1 while putting culture in the backburner

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great customer loyalty Baristas are great

Cons

High expectations, high standards, high energy. Low base pay- other cafes pay $3-$4 more per hour MORE and retain their baristas longer than Philz. High turn over rate. No incentive to do better except for managers keeping motivation. No culture building events, picnics, nothing. No employee outreach.

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

4.0

Sep 27, 2014

Fun for customers and employees

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I never worked at a coffee shop before, but the trainers were amazing and so supportive. They could make you into a master barista in weeks. They care so much about making customers happy and brightening up their day which makes it such a positive work environment.

Cons

At times the shift leads wouldn't be in touch with the baristas needs. Store managers should always take care of their team first and sometimes that isn't so.

Viewing 709 - 711 of 724 Reviews

Jobs at Philz Coffee

Walnut Creek - Assistant General Manager

Fullerton - Assistant General Manager

Employee Relations Manager