Garden Ridge Employer Reviews

Customers and a well as the staff made my day. It was never a dual moment at work, unless we didn't have customers.

I loved to shop at Garden Ridge, thats why I wanted to work there. I had basic cashier duties at first and then became in charge of customer returns/ exchanges and complaints. The job was not bad considering it is retail. My biggest problem was the management. The entire management staff was a mess, the store manager was on constant vacation. The assistant – more...  manager got fired for stealing out of the safe at night. 3 of the floor managers got arrested for theft. one of the supervisors got caught drinking in the store room on break, and it seemed like they all got rewarded for their bad behavior while the cashiers and regular associates that ran the store and made it function like it should got nothing. That was the hardest part of the job there, hard work and dedication definatley was not noticed and not rewarded at all. The most rewarding part of the job was knowing that eventhough the management did not care, I did and I did the best I could in the situation, gave it my all everyday to help make the shopping experience pleasant for the customers, and they appreciated it. – less

I worked there from August 2011 til May 2012. I started out part time in August then became full time in November. I worked 10 hour days - 50 hour weeks. I ran the cash register, I stocked freight, assisted customers with their needs, and worked for other co workers who called out. The managers over my position were the worst. They made the front end – more...  managers or merchandise managers do everything for them while they got stuck doing easy task. I have made some pretty good friends since I started working there, but my time has come for me too leave. – less

The people you work with there are great. You might be in a bad mood when you come in, but they know how to put a smile on your face before the day ends. Some of the managers are great, you might not see certain ones until the works done though. Hardest part of the job in my opinion is being the cashier. You have to deal with customers and their attitudes, – more...  they don't like having to be told to stand behind a sign until the next cashier is avaliable. And if a customer needs anything they come to you to call for because the store is so big its hard to find the on floor employees. The fun part is putting everything back up before you go home because everyone is so excited. I liked being on the rug tables you have to climb up and jump down, but its the worst on a bad day.

On a typical day you'll mostly be opening and stocking as much as you can while helping a few customers here or there. – less

My experience with this company was not a good one. They were new in our community and I decided to jump right on the opportunity. However, the schedules were never solid, the rules were rarely mentioned and the guidelines were confusing. Many of my co-workers would complain about their checks being late or incorrect. I have even dealt with attitude – more...  problems from managers and a host of other issues. – less

returning items for customers ,keeping a smile on my face ,
management was ok they didnt really converse with us there was no team work involved . my co-workers was great
the hardest part of working customer service was trying to keep every customer satisfied with each item they return or exchanged

The company was in retail. I worked with a buyer. I also did accounts payable. Saw the different sides of retail business.

Policys are constantly changing. Required to work a minimum of 50 hrs a week. Management is always changing.

I enjoyed working at Garden Ridge and seeing all the different things people would get and what they were using it for. From arts and crafts and party supplies to plants and outdoor furniture! I liked working with a wide variety of items.

Garden Ridge was a great place to work at.Management worked around with my hours while i attend school and another part-time job. Nice place for a first time job with no experience. Overall working at Garden Ridge was a great experience.

Garden Ridge is a decent place to work, but it has alot of kinks that need to be worked out. The benefits are ok, but they do not pay for most holidays, including Christmas. They are not a customer friendly company. I would not recommend this company unless you cannot fins anything else.

Worked there while attending school the workplace was fun and I met really nice people there.

Like the 40hr weeks as an employee? How about 50hr manager weeks? Not bad huh, I have to agree with you on that. But I have to agree to disagree with you on this one.
Unless you have no where else to go and no one will hire you, Garden Ridge will. You will work non stop, changing the store constantly, even from the morning shift to the evening... the – more...  same section will rearrange the same day 5 times till your general manager likes it. If the next day, they think it stinks, you will change it again. This is a redundant job that has no room for advancement what-so-ever and leaves you in a dead end job. Take your skills elsewhere or you will become the next employee in the void. – less

Gardenridge return policy is so strick and alot of people get mad and not want to shop there the customer service is bad because they are a working warehouse and you cant heip your customers shop