They treat front of house staff better than most restaurants. - Anonymous employee Darden Employee Review

4.0
May 23, 2012
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.

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Pros

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Cons

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