Question 1

Is Compass Group USA a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Compass Group USA has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 2,159 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 61% of employees would recommend working at Compass Group USA to a friend and 53% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Compass Group USA have been left by employees working as Director, Project Manager and Food Service Director.

Question 2

Does Compass Group USA pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Compass Group USA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Compass Group USA. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Compass Group USA?

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61% of Compass Group USA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Compass Group USA 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Compass Group USA?

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Executive Chef (61), Food Service Worker (56), Director (38), Manager (38), Cook (35), Cashier (33), Chef Manager (29), General Manager (27), Food Service Director (26), Line Cook (26), Sous Chef (26), Director of Dining Services (25), Barista (21), Chef (20), Supervisor (19)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Compass Group USA according to real employee reviews?

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"Used to be a caring company that was great to work for and had good benefits." ((in 161 reviews)); "Great people and place to work" ((in 84 reviews)); "A good work life balance" ((in 43 reviews)); "great culture and leaders" ((in 30 reviews)); "Free food leftover from events and from authorized restaurants at work site" ((in 29 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Compass Group USA according to real employee reviews?

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"The pay was low and you had to negotiate a pay raise" ((in 94 reviews)); "They purposely drive out the good managers" ((in 52 reviews)); "Worked many long hours (salary) because company did not invest in resources nor staff ahead of time to open the account." ((in 50 reviews)); "Upper management does not care about you at all just the $$$" ((in 43 reviews)); "Limited/ no training." ((in 25 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Compass Group USA layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Compass Group USA locations?

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Charlotte, New York, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Redmond, Atlanta, Seattle, Dallas, Austin, San Francisco, Washington, San Jose, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston, College Station, Miami, Cincinnati, Jacksonville, Phoenix, Indianapolis, Detroit, Portland, Kansas City, Louisville, Minneapolis, San Diego, Hartford, Saint Louis

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