Black + Blue

1032 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC

Black + Blue Employer Reviews

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Review summary

Overall (11 reviews)
3.3
Company Culture
3.2
Work-Life Balance
3.5
Management
3.0
Compensation & Benefits
3.5
- Tip Rating
2.6
Advancement Opportunities
3.3
  • 73% Recommend
  • 9% Neutral
  • 18% Do not recommend

Top 3 Reasons to Work Here

  • Tips/Tip-Out (6)
  • Location (4)
  • Shift Flexibility (3)

Fun place with good work schedule flexibility

(3)

Written by a Event coordinator in Vancouver, BC on Mar 11, 2026

  • Coworkers
  • Work Environment
  • Location

It's a good place to work at, and because it's a big corporation with different restaurants, the growth opportunities are high.

Company Culture
3
Work Life Balance
4
Management
3
Compensation & Benefits
3
Advancement Opportunities
5

Good Place

(3)

Written by a Bartender in Vancouver, BC on Mar 09, 2026

  • Tips/Tip-Out
  • Location

Great place to work if you want to make great money. Be prepared for organization to not be as present. Management is good at communicating with tables and assisting when asked.

Company Culture
3
Work Life Balance
3
Management
1
Compensation & Benefits
5
Advancement Opportunities
3

Fast-paced restaurant with high standarts

(4)

Written by a Dishwasher in Vancouver, BC on Jan 26, 2026

  • Work Environment
  • Location

Black + Blue is a busy restaurant with strong standards for cleanliness, organization, and teamwork. The work can be demanding during peak hours, but it’s a good place to learn how a professional, high-volume restaurant operates. Overall, it’s a s...

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Company Culture
4
Work Life Balance
4
Management
4
Compensation & Benefits
4
Advancement Opportunities
3

Solid Spot

(5)

Written by a Bartender in Vancouver, BC on Nov 03, 2025

  • Tips/Tip-Out
  • Job Training
  • Discounts & Benefits

Great spot, Emad Patrick and Jack great people

Company Culture
5
Work Life Balance
4
Management
5
Compensation & Benefits
4
Advancement Opportunities
5

Great company

(5)

Written by a Chef in Vancouver, BC on Jun 07, 2025

  • Management
  • Shift Flexibility
  • Advancement Opportunities

Good opportunity to grow in the industry

Company Culture
4
Work Life Balance
5
Management
5
Compensation & Benefits
4
Advancement Opportunities
5

Fancy

(5)

Written by a Host(ess) in Vancouver, BC on Aug 13, 2024

  • Tips/Tip-Out
  • Location

It was good for start a career

Company Culture
4
Work Life Balance
4
Management
4
Compensation & Benefits
4
Advancement Opportunities
4

Cool vibe. At B + B

(3)

Written by a Busser / server assistant in Vancouver, BC on Oct 31, 2023

  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Work Environment
  • Culture & Values

Incredibly Memorable.

Company Culture
3
Work Life Balance
3
Management
3
Compensation & Benefits
3
Advancement Opportunities
3

Great if your a server

(2)

Written by a Bartender in Vancouver, BC on Apr 21, 2023

  • Tips/Tip-Out
  • Shift Flexibility

If you're a server here its good money for decent work but any other position the expectation is high with improper training and compensation.

Company Culture
2
Work Life Balance
3
Management
2
Compensation & Benefits
3
Advancement Opportunities
3

Well.... 2 words: Horrible Disaster

(1)

Written by a Bartender in Vancouver, BC on Mar 04, 2023

  • Tips/Tip-Out
  • Discounts & Benefits

Worst place I've ever worked. The culture is horrible. Managers are terrible and never actually do anything other than stand around, micromanage, or flirt with pretty customers. If you ask a manager to help you while you are in the trenches then t...

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Company Culture
1
Work Life Balance
3
Management
1
Compensation & Benefits
4
Advancement Opportunities
1

Great environment bad tip out

(4)

Written by a Host(ess) in Vancouver, BC on Apr 12, 2022

  • Shift Flexibility
  • Job Training

Overall, it was a great work environment but as a hostess the tips are not great for the amount of money the servers are getting in tips. Hostess should be paid more.

Company Culture
5
Work Life Balance
5
Management
4
Compensation & Benefits
4
Advancement Opportunities
3