Good for a first job, not a career - Sandwich Artist Subway Employee Review

2.0
13 July 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexible hours, easy to learn, occasional free food (probably varies location to location), meeting new customers and making friends with repeat customers, etc

Cons

Low hours, can work long shifts without breaks if shorthanded and busy (once did a 10 hour shift without a lunch or break), dealing with unruly and dishonest customers (one customer tried to steal our tip jar, others try to rip us off, and other customers are rude and antagonistic). Had to deal with unruly coworkers (some refused to work but they were specially hired by the manager so their poor behavior continued). It's disheartening when one does the majority of the work and earns all the tips but has to share tips with someone who spent the majority of their shift on the phone.

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2.0
5 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Very flexible scheduling, especially if your manager is willing to work around all their employees. You usually get a 50% discount that you can use once a day too.

Cons

Direct district management at this location does not know how to manage people. He will not really do anything to help or assist until his supervisors look into his stores and what he does. He will shift blame onto any general manager he can, and if any district manager decides you are doing your job incorrectly or you need to adjust what you are doing, there will be little to no support in helping you become a better employee. It really can become a "popularity contest" when you work in store management. If you are a regular employee or shift lead, you won't really have any direct contact with district management.

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