Compass Group Lead Cook reviews

2.3

39% would recommend to a friend

(159 total reviews)

Dominic Blakemore

3% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

Lead Cook employees have rated Compass Group with 2.3 out of 5 stars, based on 159 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Lead Cook professionals have an average working experience there. Compass Group is rated 38% below average by Lead Cook professionals compared to other employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

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159 reviews
1.0
Dec 29, 2025

Just stop.

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

No late nights, a lot of differentiating product

Cons

Poor leadership, too much bureaucracy, increased micromanagement, poor HR response and respect, poor food quality, poor sanitary quality, corporately too top heavy

4.0
Dec 4, 2025

Amazing company to work for.

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The people and culture team is very impressive.

Cons

The pay scale is pretty low as compared to the market.

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