Does Common Grounds pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Common Grounds employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Common Grounds. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Common Grounds?

92% of Common Grounds employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Common Grounds 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the pros of working at Common Grounds according to real employee reviews?

"Great atmosphere." ((in 3 reviews))

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4.5

92% would recommend to a friend

(25 total reviews)

Mary Rogers

100% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.7

Diversity and inclusion

4.5

Work/Life balance

4.4

Culture and values

4.3

Senior management

3.5

Career opportunities

3.1

Compensation and benefits

Common Grounds has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 25 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Common Grounds employee rating is 22% above average for employers within the Restaurants and food service industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

25 reviews

5.0

26 Feb 2014

What you think a job at a coffeehouse should be. Fun

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Nice employees, good tips, fun atmosphere

Cons

Minimum wage but tips are good

5.0

20 Jan 2025

“Master Coffee Crafting and Customer Service as a Barista at Common Grounds”

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

1. Creative Work Environment: Baristas often enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 2. Free/Discounted Drinks: Employees usually get free coffee or discounts on menu items. 3. Developing Skills: Gain experience in customer service, multitasking, and coffee preparation. 4. Team-Oriented: Build camaraderie while working in a team-based setting. 5. Flexible Scheduling: Hours are often accommodating for students or part-time workers.

Cons

1. Fast-Paced Environment: Can be stressful during busy shifts. 2. Low Pay: Starting wages are often modest, with tips supplementing income. 3. Physically Demanding: Long hours on your feet and repetitive motions. 4. Challenging Customers: Dealing with demanding or impatient customers can be tough. 5. Inconsistent Hours: Part-time roles may lead to fluctuating schedules.

5.0

6 Sept 2024

Very great team

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

My coworkers, supervisors, and the owners were all very patient with me.

Cons

Customers can be rude as always in food service.

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