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169 Ratings
Pros
Discounts at all Darden restaurants, flexible schedule, food (in 93 reviews)
Flexible hours and great team members (in 55 reviews)
Cons
Sometimes long hours but other than that it is a great environment (in 62 reviews)
Very inconstant scheduling makes work/life balance impossible (in 17 reviews)
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"This is truly a family restaurant."
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Darden (More than 3 years)
Pros
Great environment. Awesome seasoned management. Potential for growth.
Cons
Long hours. Mandatory holidays. Gossiping co-workers.
Advice to Management
Keep up the great work. Thank you for all you do.
Darden 2017-08-08 19:10 PDT![Darden Logo]()
"Restaurant Manager"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Darden full-time
Pros
The company has good benefits and a good culture
Cons
Very inconstant scheduling makes work/life balance impossible
Darden 2017-08-06 00:25 PDT![Darden Logo]()
"Server"
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RecommendsNegative OutlookI worked at Darden part-time
Pros
Flexible schedule and hours. Clean restaurant. Great people to work with.
Cons
Managers are unorganized and play favorites.
Darden 2017-07-31 16:20 PDT![Darden Logo]()
"GOOD COMPANY"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Darden full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Benefits, hours are livable, time off
Cons
Super busy, lots of corporate hoops
Darden 2017-07-27 20:21 PDT![Darden Logo]()
"Olive Garden"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Darden part-time
Pros
Schedule is very flexible; easy to switch with coworkers; training as server was very thorough.
Cons
Guests are extremely variable and so are ours; however this is to be expected. Managers' priority is business not staff most of the time.
Darden 2017-08-06 15:51 PDT![Darden Logo]()
"Overall was decent. One manager would instigate arguments."
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Darden part-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Good staff. Fun environment. Staff was very supportive. More of a family atmosphere. Everyone was willing to help and support.
Cons
Very fast pace. Need to stay on top of your work. One manager would always use there position for a power trip.
Advice to Management
Management overall did a good job except for one manager who was on a power trip.
Darden 2017-07-22 11:45 PDT![Darden Logo]()
"Server/Waitress"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Darden part-time
Pros
Benefits, management is fair, potential for growth
Cons
small stations, inconsistencies with scheduling,
Darden 2017-08-05 12:29 PDT![Darden Logo]()
"Server"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookI worked at Darden full-time
Pros
Good working there I guess
Cons
No free soup or salad
Advice to Management
I love the managers at my job
Darden 2017-07-20 14:43 PDT![Darden Logo]()
"Host"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Darden full-time
Pros
flexible hours and a great team environment
Cons
none to speak of really
Darden 2017-07-19 14:06 PDT![Darden Logo]()
"Best in business"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Darden full-time
Pros
Culture and integrity with drive to win
Cons
Must be open to flexible schedule
Darden 2017-07-16 07:34 PDT
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