Pros
At Darden, you get the opportunity to work for a company with a great reputation for providing a combination of excellent food and service. The extensive training program will provide even the most nonexperienced employee with the tools they need to get the job done efficiently. Another advantage is Darden employees always have the opportunity to get a true feel for how the corporation operates through company wide newsletters and the company website. The restaurants and division of labor within the corporation are very well organized. While working as a server you are given the opportunity to develop a wide variety of interpersonal and organizational skills that will help you prosper in the future.
Cons
Although Darden possess the foundation of a successful corporation, ineffective management often slows progression. It is because of this that employees continue to experience a low rate of instrumenality, a low level of valence, lack of intrinsic reward, and decreased autonomy.
