Hells kitchen - Cashier/Barista SSP Group Employee Review

1.0
16 Nov 2016
Recommend
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Pros

You will work, and you will get paid.

Cons

Some of the manager and hr are fiends with power and a devious aristocratic persona. Attrition is very high and many of the employees are treated without respect as disposable cogs in a huge machine. You will occasionally notice some sort of discrimination etc because of what little value and replaceable the cashiers, porters and preps are considered.

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Cons

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1.0
24 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The employee meal discount is genuinely helpful since bringing food into the airport or buying it from outside is difficult. Many hourly employees are friendly, supportive, and hardworking. Most frontline managers try their best and often go above and beyond despite the pressure they face.

Cons

Senior leadership in the Northeast region operates with intimidation, ego, and favoritism, creating a toxic and unprofessional environment. Schedules are changed constantly with little notice, and employees are expected to work long, exhausting hours without regard for work–life balance. When employees speak up about burnout or need to call out due to exhaustion, they are often targeted instead of supported. Union employees frequently earn more than the supervisors responsible for managing them, which creates tension and undermines morale. Promotions are based on personal relationships rather than merit, and nepotism is widespread across multiple levels of leadership. HR functions more as a disciplinary weapon than a neutral resource for resolving issues or supporting employees. The overall culture is retaliatory, inconsistent, and not aligned with ethical or sustainable business practices.

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