Disorganized and unprofessional - VIP Server Aramark Employee Review

1.0
Jun 24, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Since the only day I worked for this company was an orientation day, I'm not sure I can find a pro. I was excited by the idea of working in an event venue part-time--if you like live music, I suppose that is a pro!

Cons

I have not been paid yet for work I did over a month ago. I decided not to work the season because communication was poor; I was told I needed to complete the orientation 3 times after I had already done it. My repeated questions about on-site training were pushed off, even when I explained that I needed some notice so I could be sure to have the time available. I was given 2 day notice as to when my training would be. This job was sold to me by management as being a perfect second job, and they would be very accommodating as a result. This was not true. I was never able to receive my training and my last two emails regarding that and my unpaid hours have gone unanswered. I have decided that I cannot work for such a disorganized company. I've been in the hospitality business for 20 years and this is some of the worst management I have ever experienced.

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5.0
Jun 2, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Company gives good benefits to employees, such as free lunch, discounts on shopping, budget for travel, along with the typical insurance and PTO

Cons

Sincerely actually not that many. Because the benefits are so good, sometimes you’re expected to do work outside of work hours.

2.0
Jul 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Company culture is great if you're at a location with decent human beings and I definitely felt supported by those with the same career path. If you're at the right location the experience can be good. There was a focus on career development at the first location I worked at. Unfortunately this was overshadowed by the lack of respect and utter disdain for my role at the second one. The first place lost their contract due to internal politics- the second one probably won't but they should.

Cons

GREATLY depends on local management. The first place I worked was amazing, at the second I was constantly treated to ableist microaggressions and literally told to shut up in a meeting where both the Director and a senior manager were present, and told "no one likes me" in a meeting WHERE HR WAS PRESENT. Extremely unprofessional behavior. They will NOT back you up, and it's very clear regional management doesn't care if a location is hemorrhaging staff due to poor management practices as long as they get paid and keep the "client" happy.

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