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Blue Bottle Coffee is a coffee roaster and retailer that operates cafes and a mobile farmers market cart in California. read more
Blue Bottle Coffee Company Culture
Blue Bottle Coffee Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
Blue Bottle Coffee's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
B+Office Culture
BEnvironment
C+Perks & Benefits
CHappiness
C-Blue Bottle Coffee CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
James Freeman
50 /100
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Diversity at Blue Bottle Coffee
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D+
Diverse employees at Blue Bottle Coffee have rated Environment, Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Blue Bottle Coffee
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D
Women at Blue Bottle Coffee have rated Office Culture, Professional Development, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Blue Bottle Coffee eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-48
Blue Bottle Coffee employees are -48% more likely to recommend Blue Bottle Coffee as a great place to work
| 20% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 12% | Passives |
| 68% | Detractors |
Working at Blue Bottle Coffee
Working at Blue Bottle Coffee is rated below average by 68 employees, across various culture dimensions. Blue Bottle Coffee employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Blue Bottle Coffee’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Blue Bottle Coffee was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Blue Bottle Coffee
D
Overall Company Culture at Blue Bottle Coffee is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
20%
Blue Bottle Coffee ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Blue Bottle Coffee Employee Reviews
Out of 59 Blue Bottle Coffee employee reviews, 50% were positive. The remaining 50% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Blue Bottle Coffee improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 50% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 50% |
Positive Reviews From Blue Bottle Coffee Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Locally supportive team and Manager. Within our particular location we make it a point to discuss improvements and support one another
- What are some of the best things about your team?Genuinely happy and passionate about the brand
- What makes you most happy at work?My coworkers and supervisors do
Constructive Feedback From Blue Bottle Coffee Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?More opportunities to interview for various positions in different departments
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Better pay and benefits for employees overall
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Treat employees better overall and listen to what they have to say. Better structure and accountability at Regional Levels
Blue Bottle Coffee Company Information
Blue Bottle Coffee Company Overview
Blue Bottle Coffee is a coffee roaster and retailer that operates cafes and a mobile farmers market cart in California.
Blue Bottle Coffee Mission, Vision & Values
Blue Bottle Coffee Mission & Values
our mission to bring great coffee into more kitchens.
Blue Bottle Coffee Vision Statement
Our Baristas and Cafe Leaders connect our guests to delicious coffee and help bring our vision of hospitality to life.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Blue Bottle Coffee
Sustainable coffee production has been a Blue Bottle value since we were selling roasted beans out of the trunk of a Peugeot station wagon. But even we didn't think much of it when we began sharing our coffee grounds with Frog Hollow Farm, an old Ferry Building neighbor.
"Back then, we composted all of our own coffee grounds, like we compost all of our cafe waste, and at first they were only taking some of our surplus," says Gilman Brewery Leader Elias Perez. Once we got them larger compost bins, however, Frog Hollow (which has the distinction of being the first cafe where Blue Bottle coffees were served) was able to take even more.
"There was never a point where they said, 'That's too much,'"
| Headquarter | 300 Webster Street Oakland, CA 94607 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bluebottlecoffee.com |
| Founding Date | 2002 |
| Company Status | Private |
Blue Bottle Coffee Competitors
Blue Bottle Coffee competitors include Whitbread and Philz Coffee. Blue Bottle Coffee ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Blue Bottle Coffee compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Blue Bottle Coffee Employees
68 employees at Blue Bottle Coffee have reviewed Blue Bottle Coffee across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 68 Blue Bottle Coffee employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Blue Bottle Coffee are not very pleased with their total compensation at Blue Bottle Coffee, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Blue Bottle Coffee are not very pleased with their team. 68 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Blue Bottle Coffee are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Blue Bottle Coffee believe the environment at Blue Bottle Coffee is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Blue Bottle Coffee is comfortably fast. About 53% of the employees at Blue Bottle Coffee work 8 hours or less, while 13% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Blue Bottle Coffee are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Blue Bottle Coffee - Employee Onboarding
Blue Bottle Coffee employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Blue Bottle Coffee KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Blue Bottle Coffee's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Blue Bottle Coffee employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Blue Bottle Coffee CEO & Leadership
Blue Bottle Coffee CEO - James Freeman
50 /100
James’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting James in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. James Freeman’s employees rank Blue Bottle Coffee in the Top 20% for Professional Development, in the Top 30% for Office Culture, and in the Top 50% for Environment. Freeman is generally unpopular with Blue Bottle Coffee employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and by Female employees and Caucasian employees. However, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Blue Bottle Coffee’s competitors, James Freeman ranks below both Philz Coffee CEO Jacob Jaber and Whitbread CEO Alison Brittain.
Blue Bottle Coffee Leadership
The Blue Bottle Coffee Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO James Freeman, COO & CFO David Bowman, and VP of Business Operations Greg Williams
James Freeman CEO / President
James Freeman serves as the CEO / President of Blue Bottle Coffee.
David Bowman COO & CFO
David Bowman serves as the COO & CFO for Blue Bottle Coffee. David started at Blue Bottle Coffee in February of 2016.... read more
Greg Williams VP of Business Operations
Greg Williams serves as the VP of Business Operations for Blue Bottle Coffee. Greg started at Blue Bottle Coffee in... read more
Jon Alsterlind VP Finance
Jon Alsterlind serves as the VP Finance for Blue Bottle Coffee. Jon started at Blue Bottle Coffee in February of 2014.... read more
David Stauffer Director of Engineering, Business Systems
David Stauffer serves as the Director of Engineering, Business Systems for Blue Bottle Coffee. David started at Blue... read more
Saki Igawa EVP of Experience
Saki Igawa serves as the EVP of Experience for Blue Bottle Coffee. Saki started at Blue Bottle Coffee in November of... read more
Emily King VP of Digital
Emily King serves as the VP of Digital for Blue Bottle Coffee. Emily started at Blue Bottle Coffee in February of 2018.... read more
Blue Bottle Coffee Salaries
How much does Blue Bottle Coffee pay?
How much do people at Blue Bottle Coffee get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Blue Bottle Coffee is $131,676, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $134,761, or $64 per hour.
At Blue Bottle Coffee, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $252,063 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,812 annually. Average Blue Bottle Coffee salaries by department include: Legal at $252,063, Design at $96,432, Business Development at $117,701, and Engineering at $160,275. Half of Blue Bottle Coffee salaries are above $134,761.
28 employees at Blue Bottle Coffee rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 90 ratings) while 26 employees at Blue Bottle Coffee rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 29 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $105k | $105k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $132k | $132k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $181k | $181k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $232k | $232k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $271k | $271k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $295k | $295k | 100th Percentile |
$131,676*
Average Compensation
$134,761*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Blue Bottle Coffee Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Blue Bottle Coffee
Diverse employees at Blue Bottle Coffee score the company 61/100 across various culture categories, placing Blue Bottle Coffee in the Bottom 25% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Blue Bottle Coffee across various culture dimensions.
People come first. Without hospitality, we cannot exist. We create spaces where people belong. Everyone has a place at the table: Guests, team members, and suppliers.
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Blue Bottle Coffee Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Blue Bottle Coffee PTO
Blue Bottle Coffee's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Blue Bottle Coffee's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Blue Bottle Coffee's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Blue Bottle Coffee on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 30% | |
|---|---|---|
Marketing | 21% | |
Product | 18% | |
Engineering | 9% | |
Design | 9% | |
Other | 12% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 42% | |
|---|---|---|
Oakland | 21% | |
Los Angeles | 9% | |
Boston | 3% | |
Mountain View | 3% | |
Other | 21% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Blue Bottle Coffee
What is Blue Bottle Coffee address?
Blue Bottle Coffee location is at 300 Webster Street
Who is the CEO of Blue Bottle Coffee?
Blue Bottle Coffee CEO is James Freeman, their score by employees is 50
What is Blue Bottle Coffee eNPS?
The eNPS for Blue Bottle Coffee is -48
What is the salary for Senior UI/UX Designer in Blue Bottle Coffee?
Senior UI/UX Designer average salary in the US is 139k
What are the salaries in the IT in Blue Bottle Coffee?
The average salaries for IT in Blue Bottle Coffee is 110k
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