café manager

barista

production

fulfillment associate

dishwasher/busser

George Howell Coffee

There is always more to learn about coffee working for George. In general a pretty good company, albiet there are some issues in upper management. Mostly just a lack of direct communication and organization leads things to fall by the wayside if not continually pushed. 
There is a bit of a disconnect between the cafe's and the roasting space. The cafes are in Boston/Newton and the roastery is in Acton, meaning that unless you have a car it's a pain to get too. But the company does a pretty good job of recognizing talent and passion for coffee and tries to promote from within when possible. Plus, if you stay long enough you'll probably get taken abroad to visit the coffee farms which is an awesome experience. 

After leaving George Howell, I realized there was a huge disconnect from what went on in the offices and how the production floor ran. The company was Nanking leaps and bounds in expansion, but hemorrhages 10% of its staff within 4 months. Ultimately I was let go due to “reduced mail orders”, but the finances sure seemed fine for everything else. They talk a lot about everyone there being family but WATCH OUT if you are the last person hired, because you’re disposable at a whim.

If you are an aspiring coffee professional, you know the name George Howell. This company has a wealth of knowledge that it eagerly shares with its employees. However, it's a brand new company going through major changes. Compensation is unfair and management is strict and not very receptive. Shifts are high volume and customers are high class and require lots of special attention. Working for George Howell is obviously a step up in the specialty coffee industry,  but it may not be worth the trouble.

They claim not to be super corporate-feeling, but they are, which kinda makes it worse. The management is terrible; they are incredibly ununderstanding if you have a life outside of work (like school and family life).  They don't care about the actual workers; the hire-ups I have interacted with are so incredibly manipulative. They stretch their employers so incredibly thin until people quit, then they just hire new people. Just start treating your staff better!!!

What is the best part of working at the company?
My co workers and boss are amazing 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Boredom I would say when it’s slow

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Coffee shop and bookstore combonation

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Weekdays can be slow weekends always pick up

I've learned a lot about coffee and coffee production working here. It's a pretty fun and relaxed working environment. Dealing with some of the clientele can be difficult, but overall it's a pretty chill atmosphere as long as you do what's expected of you. Quite a few friendly regulars and a good group of co-workers. Also get discounts on beans/other retail items.

I gained the confidence I needed to preform better at my duties at this company.  Excellent place to work & learn about coffee and the industry. My departure was very pleasant  and cooperative which allowed me to use unemployment to advance my education.  I also received an employee discount on coffee after leaving.

I only worked here for a year because it was a 70 mile commute for me but I learned a lot.  I really enjoyed the collaborative environment and being encouraged to experiment and push boundaries.

I started out as a cashier and then worked my way up to lead barista.  Later on, I was in charge of education, training, and promotions of the cafe.  The company saw my full potential and even took me on an educational trip to Costa Rica for a few days.

The team at George Howell Coffee is friendly and welcoming. The hours are flexible. The cafe is a warm environment, usually filled with locals. It can get pretty fast-paced, but you learn a lot!

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Café manager 2 salaries reported	$59,500 per year
Barista 1 salary reported	$21.00 per hour
Production 1 salary reported	$18.00 per hour
Fulfillment associate 1 salary reported	$21.00 per hour
Dishwasher/busser 1 salary reported	$14.25 per hour

Working at George Howell Coffee: Company Overview and Reviews

George Howell Coffee

George Howell Coffee Ratings

Popular jobs at George Howell Coffee

Salary Satisfaction

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected