Darden reviews

3.8

68% would recommend to a friend

(2,845 total reviews)

Rick Cardenas

72% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Darden has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,845 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Darden employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews
4.0
Jun 12, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There is always room for advancement. The training is hands on and just the right amount. What you give to it you will get back.

Cons

It can be a stressful environment at times. It's very busy and fast paced. It is a corporation and not a small mom and pop restaurant.

3.0
Mar 8, 2016

Changes

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits available; one of few restaurants that still let you get full time to qualify for benefits, flexible schedule

Cons

Ever since new board took over a lot of cost-saving things have begun which take away from quality of the food and the employee job experience

4.0
Mar 2, 2016

Service Manager

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It's a great company to work for. The opportunities and benefits are amazing.

Cons

You have to be a part of the click for advancement.

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