Does Earth Fare pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Earth Fare employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Earth Fare. This rating has decreased by 12% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Earth Fare?

39% of Earth Fare employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Earth Fare 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Earth Fare?

Cashier (59) , Department Manager (28) , Bookkeeper (22) , Deli Clerk (14) , Produce Clerk (14) , Front End Cashier (13) , Front End Manager (13) , Manager (13) , Grocery Clerk (11) , Meat Cutter (11) , Grocery Manager (9) , Assistant Manager (8) , Bakery Clerk (8) , Sales Associate/Cashier (8) , Bakery Manager (6)

What are the pros of working at Earth Fare according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and team player environment." ((in 70 reviews)); "Not stressful and great coworkers" ((in 56 reviews)); "Benefits are good not great." ((in 20 reviews)); "relatively flexible schedules" ((in 14 reviews)); "The work environment was great." ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Earth Fare according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management and very understaffed" ((in 75 reviews)); "the pay is low and your hours will be cut if they do not like you ." ((in 64 reviews)); "Including upper management and corporate" ((in 36 reviews)); "Nothing bad About the manager" ((in 31 reviews)); "Not enough hours given to stores to run an effective operation." ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about Earth Fare redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Earth Fare redundancy and their outlook for job security at Earth Fare in 2026.

Earth Fare Reviews

3.3

39% would recommend to a friend

(759 total reviews)

Dennis Hulsing

39% approve of CEO

19% positive business outlook

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Earth Fare has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 759 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Earth Fare employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

759 reviews

1.0

24 Jun 2026

Underappreciated and overworked in a favoritism-driven environment

Cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Free items by time clock now and then, employee discount

Cons

Did not feel appreciated Pay was less than most other places to do the work of 3 people Understaffed Favoritism and Nepotism in the work place Open door policy is not adhered to Old equipment Constant issues with leaks, brown water and things not being cleaned (meat slicers, dishes, pans, utensils

5.0

1 Jun 2026

Amazing culture and work environment

Meat clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The culture and work environment were amazing

Cons

No cons that i can think of. generally a good place.

3.0

12 Feb 2026

Decent Starter Job

Grocery manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Decent benefits Decent pay Easy Job Fun people

Cons

Not a lot of career potential Customer Service Small town drama

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Underappreciated and overworked in a favoritism-driven environment

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Decent Starter Job

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