Great place to gain experience, but advancement is not always merit-based - Assistant Manager Kroger Employee Review

3.0
Apr 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Strong team environment with opportunities to build leadership skills. Fast-paced work keeps shifts engaging, and there is consistent opportunity for growth within the company. Customer interaction can be rewarding, and you gain valuable experience in operations, problem-solving, and team development.

Cons

Work-life balance can be challenging due to long hours and inconsistent scheduling. Expectations are high, but support and accountability from upper management can be inconsistent. Staffing shortages and high turnover create added stress, and communication between leadership levels is not always effective. Advancement opportunities can feel influenced more by favoritism and relationships than by performance or merit, which can be discouraging for employees who consistently deliver strong results.

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5.0
Apr 10, 2026
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Pros

Great Management PTO Fun associates

Cons

Dont have much just not where I see my carer long term.

2.0
Dec 1, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The actual work is pretty easy once you get the hang of it. If you don’t mind getting covered in chicken blood, breading, and general deli mess, the tasks aren’t complicated. Some coworkers were friendly and helpful.

Cons

The job is extremely messy. Expect to smell like fried chicken all the time and to go home covered in breading. Management was disorganized and often short-staffed, making simple tasks harder than they needed to be. The biggest issue: When I needed emergency spinal surgery, I was approved for short-term disability, but Kroger refused to pay out. I was out for months with zero income while recovering and unable to work. After my disability period ended, instead of allowing me to return, they fired me. They have also refused to rehire me. There was no real support or compassion from management during a medical crisis. Overall: The day-to-day job itself is easy, but if you ever need real support from the company, especially during a medical emergency...don’t expect it. My experience left me financially devastated and extremely disappointed in the way Kroger treats its employees. I would not recommend working here.

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