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      Darden reviews

      3.7

      67% would recommend to a friend

      (2,845 total reviews)

      Rick Cardenas

      72% approve of CEO

      68% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Darden has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,845 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
      4.0
      Apr 6, 2011

      Longer than expected

      Waiter- olive garden restaurant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      * Management works well with schedule * No side work! * Good benefits: stocks, 401K, medical, dental, personal aid -even for part-time workers * min. plus tips- pretty good tips depending on certain factors... * Advancement available to the willing

      Cons

      * Very Corporate setting & Regs * Soup, Salad, & breadsticks (need I say more) * Never ending pasta bowl (need I say more) * New tip share system ( Good if you don't like to tip out adequately, bad for bartenders and bussers) * Don't always get recognized for performance * Management takes " customer is always right " to the extreme! ( which is good I guess in this economy. Although many instances they get pissed on by guests)

      3.0
      Apr 4, 2011

      Spoken Down To

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great benefits. Darden offers excellent health insurance to all employees and willingness to work around student schedules. Good money. Great staff. Very organized.

      Cons

      Some managers feel like they are the king of the castle and create a hostile work environment. Scheduling isn't consistent. Definate favoritism.

      4.0
      Apr 3, 2011

      Good

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great Place and atmosphere good money

      Cons

      Managers are not experienced enough and educated enough

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