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Emeryville, California-headquartered Grocery Outlet is a discount supermarket chain. The company operates 300+ stores in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. They offer discounted, overstocked and closeout groceries, purchased directly from manufacturers. Grocery Outlet is always looking for people to add to their team. You can find your role at their corporate headquarters or one of their distribution centers. In case you would like to be your own boss, you can partner with the company as an independent owner and run your own store.

Company - Private
$1B to 2B
Medium
Multiple locations
Niche Retailers
1946
Eric Lindberg/ MacGregor Read
What departments Grocery Outlet employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation48.9%
Management16.4%
Transportation / Logistics14.5%
Cashiers13%
Sales Managers & Supervisors7.2%
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Large size
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Team

Professional experience

How many years of experience do Grocery Outlet employees have before joining?
Years of experience at Grocery Outlet: Newcomers: 25%, Experiencers: 11%, Experts: 16%, Veterans: 48%. Grocery Outlet employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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A year ago
43 years in grocery sales to corporate HQ
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Where did Grocery Outlet employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before Grocery Outlet: BevMo!, Big Lots, Franchise Beacon. Typical Grocery Outlet employees have worked at BevMo!.
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A year ago
I can stock anything..work hard, fast and great sense of humor..
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BevMo!
Big Lots
Franchise Beacon
What industries did Grocery Outlet employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Grocery Outlet: Niche Retailers, Food & Beverage Retailers, Health & Personal Care Retailers, Clothing Retailers, General Merchandise Retailers. Grocery Outlet employees most likely come from a Niche Retailers industry background.
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A year ago
Grocery Sales
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A year ago
Waitress experience and kept food stocked Retail gift shop and furniture sales 20+years.
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Where did Grocery Outlet employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at Grocery Outlet: Small: 28%, Medium: 9%, Large: 63%. Most Grocery Outlet employees have previously worked at large companies.
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A year ago
I worked a couple of years ago at Harry&David in Medford Oregon.
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Educational background

What did employees at Grocery Outlet study?
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A year ago
I have some college
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Where did employees at Grocery Outlet study?
California State University-East Bay
California State University-Sacramento
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Employee data

How long do people stay in a role at Grocery Outlet?
Time employed at Grocery Outlet: <1: 9%, 1-3: 31%, 4-8: 41%, 9-13: 11%, 14-20: 3%, 20+: 5%. Most Grocery Outlet employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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How does Grocery Outlet rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at Grocery Outlet: 61.3% Male and 38.7% Female. Age ratio at Grocery Outlet: 16-20: 1%, 21-30: 44%, 31-40: 33%, 41-50: 13%, 51-60: 6%, 60+: 3%. Grocery Outlet rates - 5.3% less female than the industry average. Most Grocery Outlet employees are 21-30, which is below the industry median age range.
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A year ago
60+
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A year ago
I am 55 year old female
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What are the top roles at Grocery Outlet?
Top roles of Grocery Outlet: Cashier, Owner Operator, Manager, Buyer, Director OF Sales. The top role at Grocery Outlet is Cashier.
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Cashier
Owner Operator
Manager
Buyer
Director OF Sales

Career advancement

How does Grocery Outlet rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at Grocery Outlet: low. Grocery Outlet ranks low for career advancement which is same as the industry average.
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What companies do Grocery Outlet employees go on to work at?
Future employers of Grocery Outlet: 24 Hour Fitness, Dollar General, Lowe's, Peet's, Safeway. People who work at Grocery Outlet most typically go on to work for the 24 Hour Fitness.
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A year ago
I would like to work the 24 hour fittness
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24 Hour Fitness
Dollar General
Lowe's
Peet's
Safeway

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What year was Grocery Outlet founded?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
it was founded in 1946
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2 years ago
1946
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gender breakdown at Grocery Outlet?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
gender ratio is 38.7% female, 61.3% male.
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2 years ago
38.7% female
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What industry is Grocery Outlet in?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Retail.
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2 years ago
Retail
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What’s the main location of Grocery Outlet?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
It’s Emeryville, CA.
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2 years ago
Emory ville
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What’s Grocery Outlet’s yearly revenue?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
$1b to 2b
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2 years ago
$1b to 2b
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Who is the CEO of Grocery Outlet?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Eric Lindberg/ MacGregor Read.
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2 years ago
Eric Lindberg/ Macgregor
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What’s the average length of tenure at Grocery Outlet?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Typically 4-8 year(s).
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2 years ago
4 to 8 years
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what kind of companies did Grocery Outlet employees work for?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Large companies before Grocery Outlet.
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2 years ago
Large
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what are the chances of career advancement at Grocery Outlet?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
i think low.
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2 years ago
Low
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Top future employers of Grocery Outlet employees?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
these companies 24 Hour Fitness, Dollar General, Lowe's, Peet's, Safeway, The Home Depot, Walmart, Whole Foods Market
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2 years ago
Safeway, Walmart
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Where did employees work before joining Grocery Outlet?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
BevMo!, Big Lots, Franchise Beacon, Raley's, Safeway, Target, The Save Mart Companies, Walmart.
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2 years ago
Safeway
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What’s the average age at Grocery Outlet?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
21-30.
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2 years ago
21 to 30
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Where did most of Grocery Outlet employees go to school?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
California State University-East Bay, California State University-Sacramento, Sacramento City College, San Francisco State University, University of Phoenix-Utah.
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What is the mission of Grocery Outlet?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
"Touching Lives for the Better".
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2 years ago
For the better
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How long did you work for Grocery Outlet?
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2 years ago
Year to two
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is 401K included in benefits at
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9 months ago
No
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Is it forbidden to wear flip flops to work at Grocery Outlet?
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2 years ago
Yes
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How often do you get paid at Grocery Outlet?
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2 years ago
Weekly or biweekly
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did you work at a big company before Grocery Outlet?
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2 years ago
Paper mill
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i want an entry level job at Grocery Outlet. Is it a good place to start?
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2 years ago
Of course
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Which school(s) did you study at before starting at Grocery Outlet?
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2 years ago
Mendocino
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Does Grocery Outlet do background checks?
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2 years ago
Yes
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I'm confused about the interview they'll conduct because i've no idea about question they'll ask during interview 🙍
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A year ago
Dont be but be confident to perform well infront of penal 👨
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A year ago
I think you should ask from someone who is already working at this company 🙂
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IDK if they provide promotion opportunities at this office or not 😳
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A year ago
I think yes, and this is the reason people still working there. 👩
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A year ago
Do you think this company can promote itself without promoting employees rank 😉
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Do they offer flexiblilty of schedule or its specific time to work at the company. 📜
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A year ago
Why dont you look into their website 👀
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A year ago
They do offer if you've genuine reasonn for it. 🤔
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Idk if it's a uniform job or its not mandetory to wear specific dress of the company. 👔
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A year ago
Why dont you ask from HR 🙄
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A year ago
IDK But i just know with dress 🤣
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i wonder how long it takes to get hired from start to finish😀
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A year ago
it took me 3 days to get hired😃
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A year ago
less than a week,its really fasttt which is good as u dont have to wait too long
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i hope they allow piercing and tattoos👀
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A year ago
i think in limits its okay 😀
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A year ago
not a problem haha😅
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whats the dress code😮
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A year ago
grocery outlet shirt👕
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A year ago
name tag good hygiene😊
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I dont know how much fuel they offer to employees coming from very far ⛽
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A year ago
It's better to discuss this issue with HR.
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A year ago
Why dont you quit and apply to the company that's next to your home 🤣
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How long is the training process for a assistant store leader?
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A year ago
Around 3-4 months depending on how quickly the store leader reacts
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A year ago
2 to 3 weeks of training process for all assistant.
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I'm confused if the company has pet friendly environment? I've little Mano Cat. I cant leave her alone at home 🐈
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A year ago
You should hire a caregiver then 🤔
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A year ago
Very few companies offer this facility but not all so i dont think they will allow you 😑
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How many hours an employee need to work there? 🕰
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A year ago
Almost all companies ask for 8 to 9 hours. 🕗
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A year ago
You can confirm on Job Advertisement or from HR🤴
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Do they offer any internship programm? i'm not experienced person so i wish first i should apply for internship and then for job 📃
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A year ago
One of my friend also did same at the company where he is working now. Try your fate if they offer this option 🙂
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A year ago
I think you should submit an application to HR. If you've good educational background then they'll give you a chance to work there. 🙂
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im sure u guys would want to bring some improvements here🙂
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A year ago
id pay more money and benefits ofc😗
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A year ago
id employ more people and make the work schedule better😕
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i wonder how is a typical day at the company🤔
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A year ago
runninggggg around to keep the customers happy and assistong them to find items 😅
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A year ago
its not only helping customers but also helping co workers as it is like a family to me🤗
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I heard there is very friendly work atmoshphere at this company. 🤝
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A year ago
An environment like you're living with your family at home 👪
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A year ago
no doubt a peaceful environment they provide 🕊
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One of my friend completed his contract at this store and Dollar General store hired him. It seems he's very lucky man. 🧿
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A year ago
You can be but you need to work hard 👷
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A year ago
No doubt, it all depends on the struggle. One who really works hard can have amazing offers from all famous companeis one deserves. 🤗
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i wish the stress is not that much😅
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A year ago
beimg top worker(no flex)i had to cover most peoeple shifts😙
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A year ago
sometimes the rude customers😧
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