Aramark reviews

3.3

52% would recommend to a friend

(12,107 total reviews)
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John Zillmer

58% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

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
Apr 24, 2025

A company in decline!

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Pros

Good benefits and healthcare options

Cons

The corporation is too large to prioritize individuals, leaving upper management disconnected from the realities of day-to-day operations. While executives congratulate themselves for a job well done, collecting hefty paychecks and analyzing data, they remain oblivious to the misinformation fed to them by mid-level managers. Instead of addressing operational inefficiencies, they create leadership positions for their inner circle, bypassing desperately needed roles at the ground level in market centers. Their approach is reactive rather than proactive, responding to crises instead of preventing them. Technicians across all markets are severely underpaid for their expertise and contributions. Business Development roles, rather than driving true sales growth, serve as intermediaries tasked with managing ongoing operational issues. The company undervalues existing client relationships, overlooking the power of word-of-mouth recommendations and customer loyalty to sustain long-term growth. Instead of reinforcing business retention by adequately staffing ground operations, they focus almost exclusively on acquiring new accounts—an attempt to compensate for substantial revenue losses caused by poor client retention. The HR department is utterly ineffective, seemingly turning a blind eye to major issues—one might even question if there's an incentive behind their inaction. Tenure holds no real value in this company; employees are treated as disposable, with replacements lined up almost instantly. Despite heavy investment in training new hires, the company fails to recognize the value of seasoned employees or prioritize long-term retention. Once new hires complete their initial six-month period, they are left without adequate leadership support. Mid-level managers lack the ability—or willingness—to provide meaningful guidance, positive reinforcement, and career development. Instead of fostering retention, leadership allows talent to slip away, wasting the very resources they’ve poured into training.

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