Loved the company, but very corporate. - Restaurant Manager Darden Employee Review

5.0
Nov 9, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Stability and competitive compensation package. Great benefits and training is among the best that I have experienced. Love this company, but hate why I was let go.

Cons

Very PC, company values hourly employees over tenured salaried employees. Was let go because of something I said to an employee. Was not meant in the way she took it, but I never got a chance to explain before being let go.

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Pros

Professional development Training Benefits Colleagues

Cons

Hours Holidays No respect for work life balance

3.0
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Pros

The overall pay is good

Cons

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