Spent 2 years as a manager with one of the upscale concepts - Restaurant Manager Darden Employee Review

2.0
Dec 7, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Get to work with in a cultural diverse work place and interact with a lot of guests. Developed some great relationships with other managers in the region most left after 1-2 years with Darden.

Cons

It's all about who you know not what you know. Managing Partners are gods, even really bad ones. No development from Managing Partner and no support from area director he came around once every two weeks and spent most of his time on the phone didn't really care about his team.

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5.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

Professional development Training Benefits Colleagues

Cons

Hours Holidays No respect for work life balance

3.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The overall pay is good

Cons

Work life balance Leadership not the best on smaller brands Heavy work load

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