Overall a good experience, typical work frustration at times - Catering Manager Aramark Employee Review

5.0
Mar 12, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

My Area Manager was a straight shooter about changes that would be happening within the company, especially during the economic downturn. He was very clear about changes in job responsibilities & when people needed to accomplish certain tasks. My Area mgr was respectful off my family demands and as long as I had coverage was ok with me being late or missing work if needed.

Cons

A lot of micromanagement. Lack of emphasis on quality and using the team members skills to be creative in menu design. Unfortunately losing accounts for various reasons so growth opportunities are dwindling.

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5.0
Jul 16, 2026
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Pros

I worked for Aramark as a bartender at two different arenas in 2 different states and I absolutely loved it. Probably just lucky to have a good management in both places . Great money, fun job, amazing co-workers.

Cons

I don’t see the place for growth but it’s not something I am seeking, because it’s just a side gig of mine

2.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Travel opportunities. Former corporate management was extremely supportive and good to work with. Free food. Free drama.

Cons

Work life balance. Don’t be a mother to young children if you want to work here. Verbal communication vs. what you get in an email will be contradictory….the gaslighting was unbelievable. Digital metric systems put in place by new corporate management has taken all the creativity and actual management out of the job. Will be mad at you if you don’t make the numbers they want to see, but will provide zero guidance on how best to do so. Hours were extremely long in order to complete all job responsibilities. New upper management is inflexible to specific account needs. Each account is different. HR does not help you - they protect the company. If you need to terminate an employee - they make it impossible.

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