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Darden

www.dardenrestaurants.com Orlando, FL 5000+ Employees
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Company - Public (DRI)
Restaurants, Bars & Food Services
$5 to $10 billion (USD) per year

This company has cornered not one but two dining markets: seafood and "Hospitaliano." Darden Restaurants is the #1 casual-dining operator (in terms of revenue), with about 1,825 restaurants in the US and Canada. Its flagship chains include seafood-segment leader Red Lobster and top Italian-themed concept Olive Garden. Both chains cater to families by offering mid-priced menu items, themed interiors, and primarily suburban locations. Darden also operates the LongHorn Steakhouse chain, with about 330 outlets. Other dining concepts include The Capital Grille (upscale...More


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Darden Ratings & Reviews Posted by employees

Employees say it's “OK”   402 ratings

3.3

75% Approve of the CEO   210 ratings

Darden Chairman and CEO Clarence Otis Jr.

Clarence Otis Jr.

Chairman and CEO

Awesome job if you like seeing a smile on the customers face at the end of the day

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Pros: Management is easy going. Learn mostly by trial and error. Relatively easy work as long as you keep track of everything, and pay can me good on most days. Full Review

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Darden Salaries Posted by employees

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Server - Hourly

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$4.62/hr
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Restaurant Manager

29 Darden Salaries

$47,093
$40k
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Server

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$22,650
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Darden Interview Questions & Reviews Posted by candidates

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Panama City, FL Jan 2013 Reviewed 3 days ago New

Interview Details – The general manager contacted me by phone, I showed up on the scheduled date, and answered all of her questions to the best of my ability. She assured me that I would be contacted by phone if I was chosen to be team member.Full Interview

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100 Best Companies to Work For, Fortune, 2012
America's Top Companies, Forbes, 2009

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