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    Darden Reviews

    Updated July 19, 2017
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    Pros

    • Discounts at all Darden restaurants, flexible schedule, food (in 92 reviews)

    • 401K, Benefits, Customer Satisfaction, Flexible Hours (in 54 reviews)

    Cons

    • Sometimes long hours but other than that it is a great environment (in 61 reviews)

    • And all you can eat soup and salad is horrible (in 16 reviews)

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    1. "Great way to start a young career"

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      Former Employee - Bartender in Tampa, FL
      Former Employee - Bartender in Tampa, FL
      Recommends

      I worked at Darden full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      A perfect job right out of school for quick funds while you are pursuing your career objectives. Darden was always supportive of my efforts moving forward

      Cons

      Depends on the restaurant you work for. My experiences working under the Darden umbrella have been wonderful

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the great work

    2. "Server there was great"

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      Former Employee - Server in Bismarck, ND
      Former Employee - Server in Bismarck, ND
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Darden full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      made almost 1000 every week. very busy new location however

      Cons

      lots of scheduling conflicts with management

      Advice to Management

      management is great. too much moving around.

    3. "Manager"

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      Former Employee - Manager in Washington, DC
      Former Employee - Manager in Washington, DC

      I worked at Darden full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Bonuses are a definite plus

      Cons

      Company is not much on integrity.

      Advice to Management

      Remember that management team is just as important. It is often said in this company, you can't run the store with out employees. Management is also your employees. Employees often run the location because of the dominate preference to cuddle team members. This leaves management without a leg to stand on.

    4. "Server Assistant"

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      Former Employee - Server Assistant in Buford, GA
      Former Employee - Server Assistant in Buford, GA
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Darden (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Food discounts, the job isn't hard

      Cons

      Pay, no ladder of growth

      Advice to Management

      Do not work the same people closing every weekend night. That is how they get burnt out on the job ultimately causing a high turn-over.

    5. "Food Service Industry"

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      Current Employee - Host/Service Assistant in O'Fallon, MO
      Current Employee - Host/Service Assistant in O'Fallon, MO
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Darden full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      You get to work with the public on daily basis and sometimes, you make a friend or business connection.

      Cons

      Very intensive when it doesn't have to be; i.e. co-worker makes you feel inferior because of your position.

      Advice to Management

      Have regular meetings with staff and do follow-ups

    6. "MP"

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      Current Employee - Managing Partner in Knoxville, TN
      Current Employee - Managing Partner in Knoxville, TN
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Darden full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Excellent opportunity for advancement and outstanding perks!

      Cons

      There are long work hours

      Advice to Management

      None

    7. "Going down hill"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Orlando, FL
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Orlando, FL
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at Darden full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Great building to work in

      Cons

      Lack of help
      only thinking of the bottom line
      Don't really care about there employees​

      Advice to Management

      Look out for your employees it's not all about making money. Treat your employees better

    8. "Longhorn Steakhouse"

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      Current Employee - Server/Service Professional in Avon, IN
      Current Employee - Server/Service Professional in Avon, IN

      I have been working at Darden part-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Great Money, Great People, Great Locaton

      Cons

      Managers come and go to quickly

    9. "Hostess"

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      Former Employee - Hostess in Boca Raton, FL
      Former Employee - Hostess in Boca Raton, FL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Darden part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Fun working environment and atmosphere. Management was constantly present and involved in working experience, which made it more enjoyable.

      Cons

      Did not enjoy working late hours.

    10. "Awesome"

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      Current Employee - Server in Las Vegas, NV
      Current Employee - Server in Las Vegas, NV
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Darden full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Great Pay, Professional Environment, and Amazing Team work

      Cons

      Difficult to have time off

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