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
5.0
Oct 6, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

In my 22 years of experience in the restaurant industry I have yet to find a company that is so employee motivated. I will agree that like other companies there are bad apples in Mgmt. and within the team alike. This company is not going to go away, we employ 180,000 people, there must be a reason that they continue to work for Darden.

Cons

Dealing with whiners about their sections, the guests, and the amount of money they make. If the cry-babies would actually focus on our guests vs. "whats in it for them", the work experience might be a little more enjoyable.

1.0
Sep 25, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

One of the busiest restaurants in the area. Decent money and flexible schedule.

Cons

It's incredibly hectic at times and serving tables anywhere is incredibly stressful. People generally tip poorly here.

2.0
Sep 23, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Meeting new people. They work around your schedule with school and your children. They give you a 25% discount when you eat at any darden restaurant.

Cons

Servers are made to tip out 2.25% of there sales to other employees....I have tipped out over $50.00 before.

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