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winemark.comRating based on 37 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Winemark
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Winemark pay a living wage?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
100% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ13.45 per hour, and ÂŁ14.80 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Needs improving
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do Winemark pay market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
70% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Winemark pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Winemark do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
40% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Winemark?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 27% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 45% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 18% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 9% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Winemark worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
90% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Most people get a choice of shifts
Do Winemark workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
70% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Winemark managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
40% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Winemark?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
64% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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People regularly work above their contracted hours
Most people work more hours than their contract.
How we know this
80% of people work more hours than they are contracted to.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and April 2026.
Workplace
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Winemark feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
38% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Winemark?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
64% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Winemark recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
64% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Winemark head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
93% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
How Winemark ranks
Winemark ranks 466th to work for out of retailers.
- 465 Applegreen
- 466 Winemark
- 467 Lovisa
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 20 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 20 May 2026.
Winemark job reviews
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Best thing
Staff discount
Chance to pick up extra hours
Flexible hoursWorst thing
Poor staff training
No guaranteed breaks
Unsafe working environmentSales assistant at Winemark, December 2024
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Best thing
Doing my own rota and having a good team of staff
Worst thing
Constant feeling of stress
No support from higher management
Higher management don't careEmployee at Winemark, November 2024
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 11 Winemark employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 11 Winemark employees
What contracts are people on?
Based on 10 Winemark employees