If restaurant management is the life for you.. then darden is the place to be - Hospitality Manager Darden Employee Review

4.0
Apr 29, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It is a nationally known brand that people love. There is a lot of flexibility concerning where to work since there are so many restaurants around the country. There is a huge emphasis on quality of life and plenty of supprt systems in place to help you do the best job that you can.

Cons

Despite there emphasis on quality of life, the hours are still extremely long. Often times manager schedules aren't posted til last minute and they put many constrictions on time and when you can take it. Only one weekend off a month and they can switch to another restaurant (within 45 miles) with no more than a few days notice.

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5.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The overall pay is good

Cons

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