Darden, as a company, is a machine that is focused on management only. - Bartender Darden Employee Review

3.0
Oct 1, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Darden is privately owned so an employee does not have to worry about an individual owner going bankrupt or selling the business.

Cons

Darden is not a bad company, but they focus way to much on their managers. As a result, they have a high turnover rate on employees.

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5.0
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Pros

Professional development Training Benefits Colleagues

Cons

Hours Holidays No respect for work life balance

3.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The overall pay is good

Cons

Work life balance Leadership not the best on smaller brands Heavy work load

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