Does Second Cup pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Second Cup employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Second Cup. This rating has decreased by 12% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Second Cup?

48% of Second Cup employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Second Cup 3.4 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 Second Cup?

Barista (279) , Cashier/Barista (55) , Cashier and Barista (15) , Sales Associate (10) , Manager (9) , Supervisor (8) , Barista, Shift Supervisor (5) , Barista/Cashier (5) , Store Manager (5) , Barista, Keyholder (4) , Assistant Manager (3) , Cafe Barista (3) , Cashier (3) , Customer Service Representative (3) , Assistant Store Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at Second Cup according to real employee reviews?

"free drinks and food." ((in 47 reviews)); "Very flexible hours and willing to work around school schedule." ((in 29 reviews)); "Customer service, great staff, fast" ((in 17 reviews)); "Free coffee was pretty sweet" ((in 17 reviews)); "workers will be as jaded as you so you will meet some really great people." ((in 17 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Second Cup according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management and often worked alone" ((in 44 reviews)); "low pay; boring; bad bosses; customers" ((in 24 reviews)); "no raise and no benefits" ((in 16 reviews)); "Manager is rude and overbearing Staff are given pay which is worse than competing cafes and are subject to more tasks" ((in 15 reviews)); "Minimum wage, open late, busy when closing," ((in 15 reviews))

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Second Cup Reviews

3.3

48% would recommend to a friend

(577 total reviews)

Stacey Mowbray

72% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity and inclusion

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture and values

2.9

Senior management

2.6

Career opportunities

2.1

Compensation and benefits

Second Cup has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 577 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Second Cup employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants and food service industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

577 reviews

4.0

18 Nov 2024

Experience

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good and enjoyable time at work

Cons

Not enough holidays given in a year

1.0

23 Oct 2024

awful proprietor

Supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

absolutely none. awful proprietor. customers were lovely

Cons

loss of hours, due to business not doing well. constantly watched by proprietor.

5.0

23 May 2024

nice work place

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

lovely team always filled with customers fair on the jobs given

Cons

none i can think of

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Jobs at Second Cup

assistant manager, restaurant