Does Welcome Break pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Welcome Break employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Welcome Break. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Welcome Break?

70% of Welcome Break employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Welcome Break 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Welcome Break?

Team Member (37) , UBM (37) , Barista (33) , Assistant Manager (25) , Unit Business Manager (22) , Sales Assistant (21) , Service Leader (20) , Manager (14) , Sales Team Member (13) , Customer Service (12) , Business Unit Manager (11) , Site Manager (10) , Unit Manager (9) , Shift Manager (8) , Store Manager (7)

What are the pros of working at Welcome Break according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits including 50% off on site and 70% off hotels" ((in 31 reviews)); "everyone is friendly and there to help you and we are one big team" ((in 26 reviews)); "Nice people and paid weekly" ((in 25 reviews)); "Great and friendly staff to work with" ((in 19 reviews)); "The training and courses that you can attend are excellent and really help with development especially when coming in as an external candidate" ((in 11 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Welcome Break according to real employee reviews?

"Management of seasonal contract was poor" ((in 47 reviews)); "Low pay" ((in 26 reviews)); "Long hours are not for everyone." ((in 16 reviews)); "High up managers are rude and not understanding" ((in 15 reviews)); "Low salaries and difficult to grow" ((in 12 reviews))

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Welcome Break reviews

3.9

70% would recommend to a friend

(590 total reviews)

John Diviney

87% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Senior management

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Work/Life balance

Welcome Break has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 590 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Welcome Break employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Atacado e varejo industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

590 reviews

4.0

Apr 3, 2026

Easy work

Kfc kitchen staff member

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Good group of people to work with

Cons

You will work every busy shift if you’re good at your job

Welcome Break Response

Thanks a lot for your great review and for sharing your experience with us. Your feedback keeps us motivated to aim for excellence and find ways to get even better. Best of luck in your career journey, and we're grateful for the chance to connect with you. Thank you again, Chloe Merrick Resourcing Business Partner

3.0

Apr 1, 2026

Food and Beverage Assistant Role

Food and beverage assistant

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Discounted Food during shift hours

Cons

Be prepared for travel expenses

Welcome Break Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Your comments matter to us and help us improve. If you’re happy to share the location, it would help us look into this further. Please feel free to contact us at people.support@welcomebreak.co.uk. Thank you again, Chloe Merrick Resourcing Business Partner

5.0

Mar 24, 2026

Good Company

Crew member

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Good relationship with co-workers and managers.

Cons

Sometimes have to finish shift at 1 am.

Welcome Break Response

2mo

Thanks so much for sharing your feedback, it means a lot to us. We’re delighted you felt supported and valued here. Your experience helps us grow stronger as a team and community. Wishing you all the best on your path ahead and hope our connections continue to thrive. Thank you, Chloe Merrick Resourcing Business Partner

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