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The largest "extreme-value" grocer in the U.S. We have more than 200 locations in CA, ID, NV, OR, PA Washington. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 220

TOTAL RATINGS: 1970

CEO: Eric Lindberg

Grocery Outlet Company Culture

Grocery Outlet Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

2.4/5

Grocery Outlet's Overall Culture is rated D-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Environment

D+

eNPS

Team

CEO Rating

D-

Diversity

D-

Grocery Outlet CEO

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Eric Lindberg

52 /100

Diversity at Grocery Outlet

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D-

Diverse employees at Grocery Outlet have rated Team, Environment, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Grocery Outlet

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D-

Women at Grocery Outlet have rated Environment, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Grocery Outlet 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?"

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Recommend to a Friend?

-45

Grocery Outlet employees are -45% more likely to recommend Grocery Outlet as a great place to work

21%	Promoters
13%	Passives
66%	Detractors

Working at Grocery Outlet

Working at Grocery Outlet is rated below average by 220 employees, across various culture dimensions. Grocery Outlet employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Grocery Outlet’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Grocery Outlet was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Grocery Outlet

D-

Overall Company Culture at Grocery Outlet is rated D-

Last updated 15 days ago

Bottom

10%

Grocery Outlet ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 220 Employees

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100

Summary	Department	Score
Product 58	Product	58
Sales 55	Sales	55
Customer Support 48	Customer Support	48
Operations 36	Operations	36

Grocery Outlet Employee Reviews

Out of 228 Grocery Outlet employee reviews, 62% were positive. The remaining 38% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Grocery Outlet improve their work culture.

62%

38%

Positive Reviews	62%
Constructive Feedback	38%

Positive Reviews From Grocery Outlet Employees

What did you like most about the interview process?
It was a brief interview.
Anonymous Review
What did you like most about the interview process?
I appreciated the clarity and friendliness of the interviewers. They took time to explain the role, answer my questions, and create a welcoming environment, which made the process feel professional yet approachable.
Anonymous Review
What makes you most happy at work?
Having co-workers that support me for who I am and that i get to connect to on an interpersonal level. Essentially, making friends.
Anonymous Review

Constructive Feedback From Grocery Outlet Employees

What does the leadership team need to get better at?
Anything. Helping their employees mostly
Anonymous Review
What does the leadership team need to get better at?
The leadership team could improve by providing clearer communication, consistent scheduling, and fair treatment across all staff. More attention to employee feedback and aligning shifts with stated availability would create a stronger, more supportive work environment.
Anonymous Review
What does the leadership team need to get better at?
Communication and having a positive team environment
Anonymous Review

Grocery Outlet Company Information

Grocery Outlet Company Overview

The largest "extreme-value" grocer in the U.S. We have more than 200 locations in CA, ID, NV, OR, PA Washington.

Grocery Outlet Mission, Vision & Values

Grocery Outlet Mission & Values

In 1946, Jim Read started selling military surplus for deep discounts and Grocery Outlet has been wowing bargain-minded shoppers ever since. Delivering thrilling deals has become our mission; in fact, it's led us to become the nation's largest extreme value grocery retailer. At Grocery Outlet, you'll find brand-name groceries and farm fresh produce at up to 40-70% off conventional retail prices.

Grocery Outlet Mission, Vision & Values

Headquarter	2900 Broadway Oakland, CA United States of America
Website	groceryoutlet.com/
Founding Date	1946
Tel	510-845-1999
Company Status	Private

Grocery Outlet Competitors

Grocery Outlet competitors include TechStyle Fashion Group. Grocery Outlet ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Grocery Outlet 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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Grocery Outlet Employees

220 employees at Grocery Outlet have reviewed Grocery Outlet across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 15 days ago.

Overall, the 220 Grocery Outlet 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 Grocery Outlet are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Grocery Outlet, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Grocery Outlet are not very pleased with their team. 220 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Grocery Outlet are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Grocery Outlet believe the environment at Grocery Outlet is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Grocery Outlet is extremely fast. About 80% of the employees at Grocery Outlet work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Grocery Outlet are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Grocery Outlet - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Grocery Outlet is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Grocery Outlet employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Grocery Outlet Employee Onboarding

Grocery Outlet KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Grocery Outlet's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Grocery Outlet employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Grocery Outlet KPIs & OKRs

Grocery Outlet CEO & Leadership

Grocery Outlet CEO - Eric Lindberg

52 /100

Grocery Outlet’s CEO Eric Lindberg started in this role in 2019. Eric’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Eric in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Eric Lindberg’s employees rank Grocery Outlet in the Bottom 25% for Environment, in the Bottom 15% for Team, and in the Bottom 10% for Executive Team. Lindberg is generally unpopular with Grocery Outlet employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Customer Support department, and by employees with 6 to 10 Years experience and Asian or Pacific Islander employees. However, employees in the Product department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Grocery Outlet’s competitors, Eric Lindberg ranks below TechStyle Fashion Group CEO Adam Goldenberg.

Grocery Outlet Leadership

The Grocery Outlet Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Eric Lindberg, CFO Charles Bracher, and CFO Mike Ward

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Grocery Outlet Salaries

How much does Grocery Outlet pay?

How much do people at Grocery Outlet get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Grocery Outlet is $130,803, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $134,351, or $64 per hour.

At Grocery Outlet, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $242,540 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,617 annually. Average Grocery Outlet salaries by department include: Legal at $242,540, Engineering at $153,269, Finance at $96,972, and Design at $95,688. Half of Grocery Outlet salaries are above $134,351.

106 employees at Grocery Outlet rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 315 ratings) while 103 employees at Grocery Outlet rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 104 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

Grocery Outlet Salary Range Histogram
Summary	Salary Range	Percentile
1st Percentile $73k	$73k	1st Percentile
17th Percentile $103k	$103k	17th Percentile
33rd Percentile $133k	$133k	33rd Percentile
50th Percentile $185k	$185k	50th Percentile
67th Percentile $240k	$240k	67th Percentile
83rd Percentile $268k	$268k	83rd Percentile
100th Percentile $294k	$294k	100th Percentile

$130,803^*

Average Compensation

$134,351^*

Median Compensation

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Grocery Outlet Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Grocery Outlet

Diverse employees at Grocery Outlet score the company 51/100 across various culture categories, placing Grocery Outlet in the Bottom 10% 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 Grocery Outlet across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 50/100

Department - Customer Support

Men 61/100

Department - Product

Diverse Employees 58/100

Department - Sales

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 49/100

Department - Sales

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees 42/100

Department - Customer Support

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Grocery Outlet Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

PTO / Vacation Policy
Paid Holidays
Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

401K / Retirement Plan

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Grocery Outlet PTO

Grocery Outlet's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Grocery Outlet's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

Answer	Percent
Flex Time	100%
Vacation Policy	0%
Office Meals	0%
401k Contribution	0%
Childcare	0%

Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
$2500+/mo	0%
$1500 - $2500/mo	0%
$1000 -$1500/mo	0%
$500 -$1000/mo	0%
Less than $500/mo	100%

What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Grocery Outlet PTO Policy

Grocery Outlet Careers

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Overview of Candidates Interested in Grocery Outlet on Comparably

Candidates By Department

	Marketing	33%
	Executive	33%
	Customer Support	33%

Candidates By Location

	Oakland	33%
	Tallahassee	33%
	Portland	33%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Grocery Outlet

What is Grocery Outlet address?

Grocery Outlet location is at 2900 Broadway

Who is the CEO of Grocery Outlet?

Grocery Outlet CEO is Eric Lindberg, their score by employees is 52

What is Grocery Outlet eNPS?

The eNPS for Grocery Outlet is -45

What is the salary for Designer in Grocery Outlet?

Designer average salary in the US is 132k

What are the salaries in the Admin in Grocery Outlet?

The average salaries for Admin in Grocery Outlet is 60k

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