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).

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3K reviews
5.0
Jun 16, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Supportive teams - Opportunity for involvement - Great work/life balance - Fun and authentic culture - Stunning office

Cons

- Opportunities for growth varies by department/team

4.0
Jun 16, 2025

Great for students

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Tips make up for hours you can’t work because of school Schedule is very flexible Can post and swap shifts

Cons

Schedule changes every week The schedule for the next week is posted every Thursday

3.0
Jun 10, 2025

Mid

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

made decent money good people in job

Cons

Horrible management Inconsistent pay Non-caring employers

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