Greggs

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Greggs is a British food to go brand, specialising in fresh bakes, sandwiches, hot drinks and sweet treats.

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Do Greggs pay breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks at Greggs.

Cafés who pay breaks include Cobbs Group, The British Museum and Bocketts Farm.

Last updated 20 January 2025

How we know this

Based on data from 160 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and January 2025.

84% of people say they get paid breaks.

Why this matters

A good job should have paid breaks.

You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

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What people are saying about sick pay at Greggs

  • Best thing

    Good for part timers and students, decent short hours and plenty of tea breaks for anyone under 18.

    Worst thing

    Management do not care about their workers and higher management do not care about your wellbeing and don't acknowledge anything you do right.

    1.5

    Greggs Senior Team Member, January 2025

  • Best thing

    Paid breaks
    Staff Discount

    Worst thing

    Not enough training

    2.3

    Greggs Senior Team Member, July 2024

  • Best thing

    Good pay, staff discounts, profit shares, pension and shares schemes, paid breaks, free hot drinks on shift

    Worst thing

    Can be physically demanding and may have to do more hours than what you’re contracted to do

    9.1

    Greggs Team member, April 2024

  • Best thing

    Pay, Regular paid breaks, freindly staff and the discount

    Worst thing

    Customers, highly understaffed and 5am starts

    9.2

    Greggs Team member, March 2024

  • Best thing

    • paid breaks
    • good living wage
    • easy work

    Worst thing

    • management are harder to work with
    • can be stressful if understaffed
    • hard to book holidays, time off and sick pay.
    • rotas always changing

    2.4

    Greggs Team member, February 2023

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