Is Aramark a good company to work for?

Aramark has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 13,028 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 52% of employees would recommend working at Aramark to a friend and 43% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Aramark have been left by employees working as Concessions Supervisor , Dietitian and Marketing Intern .

Does Aramark pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Aramark employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Aramark. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Aramark?

52% of Aramark employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Aramark 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Aramark?

Food Service Worker (405) , Account Executive (288) , Barista (231) , Cashier (230) , Student Worker (229) , Food Service Director (202) , Supervisor (193) , Manager (180) , Cook (167) , District Manager (167) , Food Service Manager (130) , General Manager (124) , Route Sales Representative (115) , Executive Chef (76) , Bartender (71)

What are the pros of working at Aramark according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and for at least 3 days a week you have all the flexibility you need." ((in 683 reviews)); "Benefits are good and tasks are relatively easy to do" ((in 578 reviews)); "The people I worked with were mostly really great people that I enjoyed working with and helping out when needed." ((in 527 reviews)); "My coworkers were great and a lot of the people I interacted with were super friendly." ((in 215 reviews)); "People on campus were excited to see you because you were probably giving away free food samples or t" ((in 185 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Aramark according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management: unorganized so they cause issues with your job although you rarely see them" ((in 911 reviews)); "Long hours and a lot of responsibility with pay that doesn’t reflect the work out in" ((in 361 reviews)); "Half of the managers are good but the other half are really horrible." ((in 293 reviews)); "Poor upper management." ((in 275 reviews)); "3. No training modules or staff meetings: everyone does things a little differently because no one was taught the job the same way." ((in 226 reviews))

What are employees saying about Aramark layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Aramark layoffs and their outlook for job security at Aramark in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Aramark locations?

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Aramark reviews

3.3

52% would recommend to a friend

(12,107 total reviews)

John Zillmer

58% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.1

Culture & values

3.0

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

Aramark has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 12,107 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Aramark employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

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12K reviews

2.0

Feb 26, 2014

Definitely has gone down hill over the years

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Monday-Friday hours Benefits are okay That is about it

Cons

So many where do I begin? Childish behavior in the office, sometimes feels as though we are in kindergarten. The unethical behavior of the office manager and the fact that the office manager does not keep things that should be confidential, confidential. No room for advancement unless you can lie your way to the top. The way employees are treated by their peers or management. Don't bother getting a degree and thinking you will move up. It is all about who you know, it is not based on your knowledge or education. Office moral is worse in this office then any other place I have worked. This office can sometimes have a very hostile work environment.

5.0

Feb 18, 2014

Bartender worked at Aramark catered sports arena.

Bartender

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

+ Didn't have to stay out too late for a bartending gig. Usually home before 12pm-1am. + Not a lot of silly extra chores you need to do at most places. You go in, set up, work, clean, count your money, and go home. + When events are crowded the tips are very good. You can easily break $40/hr. + Employees work as a team most of the time, people help each other get the job done. + Pick the shifts you work.

Cons

- Since most of your co-workers are part-time/seasonal, a non-negligible amount of your co-workers will be taking their job very lightly. This can become frustrating when you are relying on having those folks there to help you. - The supervisors try to respect your time, but sometimes at slow events you'll be kept on for the entire event and only make a couple bucks in tips. - The high-earning bars are always monopolized by more senior employees. It is very hard to get shifts in the best locations as a newer employee.

3.0

Feb 11, 2014

Great company to work for but internal communications regarding procedural changes and company infrastructure sucks.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great employee climate, allows room for growth in the company depending on your position.

Cons

Direct communication from the powers that be to employees leaves a lot to be desired.

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Great company to work for but internal communications regarding procedural changes and company infrastructure sucks.

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