Darden reviews

3.7

67% would recommend to a friend

(2,846 total reviews)

Rick Cardenas

72% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Darden has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,846 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Darden 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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3K reviews
3.0
Aug 15, 2009

It has it's ups and downs

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Pros

The chance to make decent tips if the restaurant is busy. Easy job for college students just to make a few extra dollars.

Cons

Having co-workers where a lot of them are drug users and some just got out of jail. Having to deal with inconsiderate customers at times. Training was inadequate.

3.0
Aug 9, 2009

Depends on which restaurant you work at.

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Pros

Fun working environment and a really good training process. very thorough and makes you want to be proud of your job as a server

Cons

the working attire is kind of lame with the hideous ties and white apron. I know they want it to look clean but it would be better with black

3.0
Jul 5, 2009

People Practices

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Pros

very smart and passionate colleagues. Practices such as casual Fridays, flexible schedules, community service, recognition are all a step in the right direction. CEO's vision for growth of the business is sound. Benefits are very competitive. Opportunities to work on projects outside one's area abound (if you're favored.) Marketing career path is needed in all departments so one can determine if growth exists.

Cons

Darden discourages and loses great talent due to the ever increasing bureaucracy and a broad concern of poor promotion practices driven less by performance and facts than by politics and favoritism; or those who don't debate ideas to drive change. Senior HR Management's lack of transparency and perceived agendas create a climate of distrust rather than one where everyone can achieve professional aspirations based on performance.

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