Pros

The best reason to work for Sodexo is the vacation time. Managers Receive four weeks off per year. If you work on the corporate foodservice side, it is possible to have weekends off as well. Free Food.

Cons

Long work days, schedules not out in a timely manner. Depending on account, not much support in way of training. Managers receive very little hands-on training up front, thrown into the fire and must be able to learn on the fly. Too Much Paperwork, alot of time wasted filling out paperwork and conducting audits versus managing the business. A high staff turnover rate, which results in staffing challenges, and managers working positions, because staff members do not show up.

Advice to Senior Management

Consistent systems for all locations. Have a training team to come in and train managers on proper procedures and specs for every menu item. Have a new opening training team to train staff on how to prepare each food, item, and ensure staff is signed off on each position. Marketing does a great job, in setting up the store with decorations and menu boards, however it goes to waste if the staff and manager's are not trained properly.