Our managers need to stay off the floor and let the team, who knows what's going on, work. - Lead Host Darden Employee Review

5.0
Sep 10, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

The team members work and play as family. They care about their co-workers. Pay and benefits are excellent for a restaurant but should be expected by a Forbes Top 100 place to work. Schedules are easily made, altered, and accommodated for team members.

Cons

Store management and upper divisional management are out of the loop most of the time, making an easily handled situation often mucked up. There are policies that are put into place or suddenly enforceable that have not been made known to team members and have cost a few servers their jobs.

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5.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good place to work and good benefits

Cons

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3.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible schedule and easy to pick up shifts.

Cons

Inconsistent pay and hectic nature.

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