Underpaid and Overworked - Barista Philz Coffee Employee Review

2.0
May 4, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Allows you to meet new people and develop relationships with team members due to the tight-knit community of employees for each store. Good tips received (depending on location).

Cons

Incredibly high stress with little room for slip-ups, poor management (both store and corporate), promised incremental raises haven't been honored for over a year now, no 401(k) match, careless corporate climate hidden behind a "we're a fun, loving, company that cares for their employees" façade.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The best coworkers and a flexible schedule!

Cons

The tips for the most part were minimal,

4.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Good pay - fun co workers - easy to learn

Cons

- disconnect from higher ups down to baristas - can get super busy and understaffed at times

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