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      Darden reviews

      3.8

      68% 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 3.8 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
      May 23, 2012

      They treat front of house staff better than most restaurants.

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Although much of it depends on each stores management, Darden restaurants are largely supportive, flexible, understanding, and efficient. Great second job or "fill-in" income.

      Cons

      Since customer satisfaction is number one, sometimes they over staff their shifts so no one can make any money and it's a big waste of time for half the staff who bothered to show up.

      4.0
      May 21, 2012

      Darden is a good company to work for

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Top 100 US Companies to work for (2012). A 3-month training program for new managers with tons of information to comprehend. The company is a leader in its sector, and expanding (which means great opportunities for employees' growth). Salaries are decent.

      Cons

      Benefits could be better for such a huge company.

      3.0
      May 15, 2012

      Rigor morrow. It was a job, and nothing more.

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Well, as I understand, there's a great deal of promotion possible at Darden. I've heard of many people starting as bartenders and ending up as managers.

      Cons

      I was treated as an underling by people who weren't very smart. One of my bosses flaunted how she had a degree from Georgia Southern...I got in to Fordham. If you're smart, you'll either kiss and and climb the ladder quickly or work there till you get somewhere better.

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