Poor company culture - Co-Manager Kroger Employee Review

2.0
May 27, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Probably the most thorough experience you can come by when it comes to managing and running a business. Getting your foot in the door here is pretty easy, and you will learn A LOT very fast - or drown.

Cons

Pay: It's a joke at all levels. Your salary is about 20% below market - and that will constantly be on your mind when you're on your feet all day for ~ 60 hours a week. Work/Life Balance: Doesn't exist. All your weekends and holidays go out the window when you take the offer. Expect to work around 70 hours during holidays. It seems the expectation is that the store should be the #1 priority. Vacation is looked at as a privilege that can be snatched away whenever someone feels necessary rather than something you've earned. Your personal life doesn't seem to matter here.

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5.0
Jan 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Laid back job. Great team. Good to learn about wine

Cons

None really it's a laid back job

3.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

• Generally work with fantastic people. • Work is not difficult, and time flies when busy. • My bosses collaborated with me to create a schedule that worked, as I often had other commitments. • Overall, a pleasant work experience most days. Get good at what you do and you'll do fine.

Cons

• Some of the senior management was less friendly than others - as to be expected. • Days were very volatile; some could be extremely easy, and others could be a nightmare. • Scheduling was kept rather limited; although I was able to get the hours I wanted, often times management would look to cut hours from departments whenever possible, leaving less support.

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