Understaffed shifts, lack of support from management - Barista Swee Lee Employee Review

1.0
Sep 21, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Learning customer service under pressure

Cons

Management’s lack of presence during busy periods, unclear expectations, and placing blame on frontline staff

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1.0
May 4, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The company provides valuable learning opportunities, especially for early-career professionals. Exposure to different tasks and responsibilities helps build experience and adaptability. The workplace environment is generally manageable, and there are supportive colleagues within teams who contribute to day-to-day work. It can be a good place to gain initial industry exposure and understand how corporate processes work in a structured setting.

Cons

Overall, the work environment is affected by noticeable workplace politics. Senior positions hold strong influence over decisions, which can sometimes result in perceived lack of fairness and consistency in how decisions are made and implemented. There are also recurring observations of inconsistent attendance and punctuality among some higher-level staff, which can affect team discipline and overall workplace standards. In some cases, communication and decision-making feel heavily shaped by hierarchy rather than equal accountability across roles. While the company may offer learning opportunities, improvements in leadership behavior, transparency, and consistency would significantly strengthen the overall workplace culture.

5.0
Jul 29, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Willing to hire a very diverse team and many good ideas for new dishes

Cons

Quite understaffed and begin behind the counter immediately

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