Second Cup
Second Cup Employee Reviews
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no job security
Manager (Current Employee) – Canada – 13 February 2019
Only franchise locations. Corporate stores are anomalies and if closed or sold, you are no longer required. You are taking over stores that are underperforming and are expected to make a profit where none is possible
Meh
Supervisor (Former Employee) – Toronto, ON – 3 February 2019
As a franchised company, it can hard to write a review. My experience was poor because the franchisee's, however, someone else might have the nicest franchisee, creating a better experience.
Pros
Free drinks before and after shift
Cons
short shifts, low pay, minimal room for growth
friendly and fun
Barista (Former Employee) – North York, ON – 1 February 2019
Heat up new coffee. Clean and keep everything organized, management didn't show up that much. Learning all the different drinks and recipes, drinking some good coffee.
Pros
meet new people everyday
Cons
working staff changed often
Great Job for Students
Assistant Manager (Former Employee) – Gatineau, QC – 31 January 2019
Went from Barista to assistant manager in a mater of a few months working there which felt great and showed that hard work pays off. Shop environment depends on owner. Mine was great and did her best to be flexible with everyone's needs and schedules
typical day at work
Barista (Former Employee) – Mississauga, ON – 30 January 2019
A typical day would consist of serving and dealing with customers. My manager was strict and did not provide me much training but I still overcame it and proceeded well with my job with the help of co-workers. I liked the hours because they were on weekdays.
Illegal Work
Barista and Customer Service Representative (Former Employee) – Toronto, ON – 28 January 2019
The person who hired me decided I would work there for 2 weeks without pay. When I found out I was allergic to the smell of coffee I was immediately fired instead of position switch.
Uplifting environment and amazing coworkers.
BARISTA (Former Employee) – Toronto, ON – 17 January 2019
The Second Cup Coffee Co. is an amazing work environment, with very exceptional managers that represent very ethical work places. In my two years with the company I learned many things about customer service and the interesting form of latte making. The most amazing thing about Second Cup is definitely the customers and building relationships with your regular customers, as well as the amazing staff.
Terrible
Barista (Former Employee) – Pickering, ON – 12 January 2019
When I was hired the franchise changed ownership and the new owners were terrible. Leaving food out too long, asking too much of undertrained employees and just general incompetence.
11/10 Would not work there again under that management.
The other staff however were both supportive and wonderful, both to other employees such as myself and to the customer base.
11/10 Would not work there again under that management.
The other staff however were both supportive and wonderful, both to other employees such as myself and to the customer base.
Pros
Great Staff
Cons
Terrible Management/Owners
Rollercoaster Pace with Free Coffee during your shift
Barista (Current Employee) – Toronto, ON – 11 January 2019
I have worked in various locations in Toronto and the GTA, so I have worked in both fast pace and slow pace environment. It is a good first job because they were flexible with the schedule when I was in school. The downside is at slower pace locations, I would be working by myself. This meant I sometimes would open or close the store alone. The only good part I like, is the coffee I get to drink during my shift.
Pros
Free Coffee (During Shift)
Cons
Long Hours, Working Alone
Okay place
Coffee Agent (Former Employee) – Brampton, ON – 11 January 2019
Conflicted reviews regarding franchises and corporate views on how things should be or could be done in regards to product and staffing. Franchise staff is treated in an illegal and unethical manner and corporate knows of this but refuses to act.
Pros
None
Cons
Low pay
good place
Barista (Former Employee) – Toronto, ON – 20 December 2018
is a good place to work according to the owners!!
a good amount of hours, discount on food, free drinks, part time, full time , everything depends of the owner
a good amount of hours, discount on food, free drinks, part time, full time , everything depends of the owner
Pros
choose part time/ full time / free drinks
Cons
not even 50 % Discount
Fast paced and productive environment that rewards attentiveness and quick thinking.
Barista/Cashier (Former Employee) – Toronto, ON – 9 December 2018
Working at Second Cup was a very rewarding experience for me for the brief time I was there, however the work in a coffee shop could be a bit stifling at times. I found that the people I worked with were very kind, however, and always lent me a hand with any questions or mistakes.
A good place to work
Barista (Current Employee) – Winnipeg, MB – 1 December 2018
it is a good place to work, work hour is flexible for part time job, this job require a little coffee skill that can work on the espresso machine, and also need communicate skill to talk with customers.
Pros
a fun place to work
Cons
less paid
don't work here
Assistant Manager (Current Employee) – Ottawa, ON – 20 November 2018
Conflicted reviews regarding franchises and corporate views on how things should be or could be done in regards to product and staffing. Franchise staff is treated in an illegal and unethical manner and corporate knows of this but refuses to act.
Pros
none
Cons
Low pay
fun workplace
Barista (Former Employee) – Montréal, QC – 14 November 2018
great environment, nice people
learned how to prep food and drink
its manageable
workplace is usually nice and fair
always working solo by yourself during a shift while doing everything
making drinks, and drink the creation i made
learned how to prep food and drink
its manageable
workplace is usually nice and fair
always working solo by yourself during a shift while doing everything
making drinks, and drink the creation i made
organized and friendly circumstances with co-workers.
BARISTA (Former Employee) – Toronto, ON – 5 November 2018
My owner of the workplace was so friendly and he taught me very kindly. Not only that fortunately, I had a very much supportive co-worker who trained me well.