Nice place for experience, tough hours, weekends and holidays - Co-Manager Kroger Employee Review

2.0
Dec 19, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Great company, great employees, various locations throughout the city of Columbus. If you are going to work in a retail position, this is probably one of the best companies to work for. Benefits are good.

Cons

Lean, Lean, Lean. Never expect to be able to see friends or be with family because you are always working. You will probably have travel as well. Competition is fierce and prices are higher than some competitors (Wal-mart, Meijer)

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5.0
Mar 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Very welcoming environment to new hires. Clear efforts made to improve processes as the new store was finding its footing. Training was clear and wasn't thrown into the deep end before proper teaching. Great environment to work at overall with good pay for the work required. Flexible scheduling and very kind, understanding management!

Cons

Supply issues - needed a better system for ordering new items and restocking basic items. Usually only done by a manager, which meant if a manager wasn't on shift the issue may not be dealt with promptly. Frequently had to improvise with sizes/cups or take basic items off the menu (not just seasonal) due to missing syrups, powders, grounds, etc.

3.0
May 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

10% discount on all kroger branded items $17.25 per hour is one of the better wages in the area when compared to competitor stores

Cons

October-January the workload and store environment is overwhelming due to holidays Slowest time of year in the store is during the summer when its hot and days drag ob forever Lack of communication between dept as well as between store management MOD adds insurmountable tasks onto your already lengthy expected daily task assignments

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