Store Management - Assistant Merchandising Manager Kroger Employee Review

3.0
Jul 22, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

As a nationwide company, you have the opportunity to go and do pretty much anything. Pay is competitive and if you are willing to work hard, you will be rewarded financially.

Cons

Very little work/life balance as a part of store management. Demands from senior leadership continue to build so if you wish to continue advancing in the company - or simply wish to not lose your job because of a bad visit - you feel forced to work additional hours. Change in division leadership can yield very different results - presently we are micromanaged beyond belief.

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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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