Is Compass Group USA a good company to work for?

Compass Group USA has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 2,157 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 61% of employees would recommend working at Compass Group USA to a friend and 52% 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 .

Does Compass Group USA pay their employees well?

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.

How satisfied are employees working at Compass Group USA?

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.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Compass Group USA?

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)

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

"Used to be a caring company that was great to work for and had good benefits." ((in 169 reviews)); "Awesome place to be and the people are great" ((in 84 reviews)); "Good work life balance in the Eurest sector" ((in 41 reviews)); "Great people and opportunities to grow" ((in 38 reviews)); "great culture and leaders" ((in 30 reviews))

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

"The pay was low and you had to negotiate a pay raise" ((in 93 reviews)); "They purposely drive out the good managers" ((in 56 reviews)); "Upper management does not care about you at all just the $$$" ((in 45 reviews)); "Worked many long hours (salary) because company did not invest in resources nor staff ahead of time to open the account." ((in 45 reviews)); "Salary is low!" ((in 25 reviews))

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

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.

What are the top reviewed Compass Group USA locations?

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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3.4

61% would recommend to a friend

(2,074 total reviews)

Palmer Brown

74% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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Compass Group USA has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2,074 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Compass Group USA 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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2K reviews

4.0

Sep 12, 2013

Satisfied

Food service director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work/Life Balance, Lots of opportunity for advancement and transferring within company

Cons

Pay is less than expected and no bonuses

3.0

Sep 3, 2013

It was an very outstanding experience working with patients at the hospital

Food service associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

you will be very hands on with the hospital working with patients and always following doctors directions

Cons

never knowing what you will have to do extra until the last minute so that you can get prepared

5.0

Aug 9, 2013

It's a large growing company.

Food service associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company cares about their,there is always room to grow.

Cons

You be able to various task due to budget cuts.

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Jobs at Compass Group USA

CASHIER/FOOD SERVICE WORKER (FULL TIME)

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DIR, DINING SERVICES I - UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY - LEXINGTON, KY

Lexington, KY

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