Build-A-Bear Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"It is a great company to learn new skills, and to communicate well with guests."

What do you like about working at Build-A-Bear?

"The positive interaction with the guest and their family' s. I love to interact with people, and children. The companies Policies regarding cleanliness, and neatness were above the highest priorities. Everyone who visited the store atmosphere was welcomed as a family member to the company."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"They are very strict with service and cleanliness. You have devote yourself entirely to the guests in the store. If you master these you are fine. The managers are very patient with the learning process, and teaching new employees the ropes."

What don't you like about working at Build-A-Bear?

"Their is not to much that I didn't like about working at Build-a-bear workshop. I didn't receive a lot of hours to work, because the company overhired. That is really all."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"The management was very strong, as employees we cleaned the stores from top to bottom every night, and we would each help guest if they needed any help. We were all assigned to one department of the store, so that we were available always to help the guests. We were trained everytime we would start our shift on what the goal was for the day, and have to see behavoirs while on the floor and the clock."

"If you're looking for a fun work environment, Build-a-Bear is a go-to for you! I really enjoyed working at the company for my 2 years, but unfortunately I don't want to work in retail forever. My coworkers were incredibly kind and always stopped to help me if I needed something, and the environment was super friendly! It might be a side effect of working at a toy store, but the people were always sweet."