Olive Garden - Server Darden Employee Review

4.0
Mar 10, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible Schedule. I like the type of customers that come in and how the restaurant is family oriented

Cons

Not that many opportunities for advancement if you start out as a server it takes a very long time to get to management.

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5.0
Jul 9, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Business Outlook

Pros

Professional development Training Benefits Colleagues

Cons

Hours Holidays No respect for work life balance

3.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The overall pay is good

Cons

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

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