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 (407) , 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 70 reviews)); "Most people I worked with were great" ((in 65 reviews)); "great coworkers and fun job" ((in 58 reviews)); "free coffee and discounts" ((in 38 reviews)); "The flexible hours are pretty good." ((in 34 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

(726 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 726 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

726 reviews

5.0

Dec 13, 2017

Excellent experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent environment, good people, an interesting culture, and an aggressive position on the market. I'm sure it is an awesome experience.

Cons

Even though there are lots of pros, there is no structured career plan. If there was, it would be perfect. I think they are structuring a program to solve that problem.

4.0

Jul 10, 2017

Strong community, evolving work culture

Store leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Teams at each store tend to be very close-knit. There is a larger sense of community that tends to be shared across teams. Higher level retail positions are usually filled by promoting from within. A great emphasis is placed on sourcing, hiring, and training passionate (often technically overqualified) employees.

Cons

Compensation for baristas and shift leaders is standard for the industry, but not much above minimum wage. Tips are unimpressive due to an inability for customers to tip on credit card purchases. The emphasis on individual stores having their own "flavor" creates a fun environment but often creates inconsistencies across teams. Retail team members are expected to memorize and personalize a large amount of material and orders without tools or systems in place for memorization.

5.0

Jun 15, 2017

Loved my experience at Philz

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

One of my favorite places to have worked. I was blessed with a great team, who I still keep in contact with to this day. Philz doesn't just hire great people, they hire family. They allow a flexible schedule and truly support your passions. In addition, they create great rapport with customers and really practice kindness and compassion.

Cons

Honestly, I don't have anything.

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Jobs at Philz Coffee

San Francisco - Barista (Apply Here for all Retail Locations)

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