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?

"Great benefits the through my welcome break" ((in 29 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)); "good team members to work with" ((in 16 reviews)); "Good career progression" ((in 11 reviews))

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

"Management of seasonal contract was poor" ((in 42 reviews)); "Low pay" ((in 27 reviews)); "Long hours are not for everyone." ((in 17 reviews)); "Low salaries and difficult to grow" ((in 15 reviews)); "High up managers are rude and not understanding" ((in 14 reviews))

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Welcome Break

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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

2.0

Jan 19, 2026

Was not good

Barista

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

First job at 16 so can't complain I suppose

Cons

Awful customers and terrible pay

Welcome Break Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us, and we're sorry to hear about your experience. Your feedback really helps us get better. If you're up for it, please contact us directly at your convenience at employee.relations@welcomebreak.co.uk Thank you again, Chloe Merrick Resourcing Business Partner

4.0

Jan 6, 2026

Decent f&b job with good perks

Team member

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

•cheap lunch options on breaks •large company with many different outlets that you can swap between for variety

Cons

•the working hours of some units can make it difficult to have a social life outside of the working day

Welcome Break Response

5mo

Thanks a lot for your great review around our lunch options and opportunities at Welcome Break 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

5.0

Jan 3, 2026

Starbucks Team Member at Welcome Break

Team member

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Good discounts and perks. Friendly work environment.

Cons

Due to busy location, can get stressful sometimes if under-staffed.

Welcome Break Response

5mo

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We genuinely appreciate your kind words, and it means a great deal to our entire team. We're grateful that you're enjoying our great discounts and perks. Thank you once again for your thoughtful comments. Chloe Merrick Resourcing Business Partner

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Jobs at Welcome Break

Customer Service Manager

Warwick, West Midlands, England