Stew Leonard's
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DismissStew Leonard's is a grocery store chain in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.
stewleonards.comRating based on 40 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Stew Leonard's
Pay
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Stew Leonard's get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
71% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time youâre at work, even when youâre on break.
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Only some people get paid when theyâre sick
Does Stew Leonard's pay people when theyâre sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when theyâre sick.
How we know this
43% of people say they wouldnât get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Most US companies donât have to pay you when youâre sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you canât work because youâre sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Most people donât do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Stew Leonard's do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people donât do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
90% of people report that they donât do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 32% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 50% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 15% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when youâll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money youâll earn.
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Most people donât worry about their hours
Do workers at Stew Leonard's worry about hours?
Most people donât worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
78% of people report they donât worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldnât have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Most people can choose their shifts
Do Stew Leonard's workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
68% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 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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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Stew Leonard's workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
42% of people report that itâs hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when youâre planning ahead.
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Easy to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at Stew Leonard's?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
How we know this
79% of people report itâs easy to get time off.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldnât be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules donât get changed at the last minute
Do Stew Leonard's managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers donât change peopleâs schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
88% of people say their manager doesnât change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they arenât planning well.
Good jobs donât switch your hours around without warning.
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Most people find it easy to take sick days
How easy is it to take sick days at Stew Leonard's?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
How we know this
88% of people report that itâs easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know youâre sick.
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Most students say itâs good
Is a Stew Leonard's job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if youâre studying.
How we know this
87% of students report this is a good place to work if youâre studying.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Benefits
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Most people say they can afford the health insurance
Is the health insurance from Stew Leonard's cheap enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
How we know this
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okayBased on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it costs a lot.
A good job should offer health insurance that workers can actually afford.
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Most people get paid time off
Do people get paid time off at Stew Leonard's?
Most people get paid time off work.
How we know this
81% of people say they get paid time off.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.
A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Stew Leonard's feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
79% of people say theyâre treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Most people get breaks without interruption
Do people at Stew Leonard's get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
88% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at Stew Leonard's?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
68% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldnât feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Stew Leonard's enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
73% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Stew Leonard's recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
45% of people report that they wouldnât recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Stew Leonard's?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
75% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Most people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at Stew Leonard's?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 69% of people report being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think Stew Leonard'sâs headquarters understands whatâs happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesnât understand whatâs happening where they work.
How we know this
81% of people think that this employerâs headquarters or owners donât have a good understanding of whatâs really happening where they work.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know whatâs really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how Stew Leonard's is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
59% of people feel that they arenât kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about whatâs happening.
How Stew Leonard's ranks
Stew Leonard's ranks 8th to work for out of grocery stores.
- 7 ALDI
- 8 Stew Leonard's
- 9= Woodman's Markets
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 30 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of April 12, 2026.
Stew Leonard's job reviews
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Best thing
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Worst thing
Early morning hours đ„”đ„”
Employee at Stew Leonard's, July 2025
Handy to know
Based on 40 Stew Leonard's employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 34 Stew Leonard's employees