Does Ben E. Keith pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ben E. Keith employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ben E. Keith. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ben E. Keith?

64% of Ben E. Keith employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ben E. Keith 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ben E. Keith?

Sales Representative (23) , Driver (13) , Shuttle Driver (11) , Truck Driver (11) , Order Selector (9) , District Sales Representative (8) , Purchasing Manager (8) , Merchandiser (7) , Class A Truck Driver (6) , Forklift Operator (5) , Intern (5) , Sales Associate (5) , Store Stocker (5) , Credit Analyst (4) , Driver Helper (4)

What are the pros of working at Ben E. Keith according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and schedule is flexible" ((in 31 reviews)); "It had really good benefits" ((in 29 reviews)); "Great people there loved the environment" ((in 21 reviews)); "Culture and pay are great" ((in 15 reviews)); "Money is good but you have to kill yourself to make good money here" ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Ben E. Keith according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours but still get help to get the job done" ((in 24 reviews)); "Management is poor, days are long, job will wreck your body, and they treat you like a number." ((in 18 reviews)); "Upper management from Corporate needs to engage more in what the DCs are doing and hold leadership more accountable." ((in 6 reviews)); "Employees do all of the work while managers do nothing." ((in 5 reviews)); "Aimless leadership" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ben E. Keith layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Ben E. Keith layoffs and their outlook for job security at Ben E. Keith in 2026.

What Ben E. Keith locations have received the highest employee ratings?

San Antonio , Little Rock , Oklahoma City , Austin , North Little Rock , Frisco

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Ben E. Keith reviews

3.5

64% would recommend to a friend

(341 total reviews)

John Hallam

68% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Ben E. Keith has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 341 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ben E. Keith employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

341 reviews

5.0

May 8, 2026

Supportive culture and strong pay, but travel concerns

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Positive supportive culture. Managers who care. Strong compensation structure. Technology that makes a difference, no unnecessary crm busy work.

Cons

Fuel casts and windshield time.

5.0

Aug 25, 2025

A Supportive Culture, Meaningful Work, and Room to Grow

Communications lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working at this company has been one of the most rewarding experiences. Leadership genuinely cares about employee well-being and professional development, and that shows in both the day-to-day culture and long-term opportunities. The team is collaborative, transparent, and driven by a shared purpose, which makes even the most challenging projects feel meaningful. Management is approachable, and ideas are welcomed regardless of your title or tenure. The company also offers competitive compensation, great benefits, and a healthy work-life balance that’s actively encouraged.

Cons

Like any fast-growing organization, there can be occasional growing pains and shifting priorities. However, leadership is open about changes and actively seeks feedback to improve internal processes.

Ben E. Keith Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a meaningful review! We are happy to have you as part of the BEK family!

5.0

Jun 16, 2025

Wonderful Place to Work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Culture! Wonderful focus on internal growth and movement! Pay is Great!

Cons

None that I can think of!

Ben E. Keith Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a meaningful review! We are happy to have you as part of the BEK family!

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