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    Found 1490 reviews

    3.8
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    74%
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    83%
    Approve of CEO
    Darden CEO Gene Lee
    Gene Lee
    236 Ratings
    Pros

    • "flexible schedule; supportive team; intensive training; continued learning/education; opportunities for advacement" (in 106 reviews)

    • "flexible hours and a great team environment" (in 59 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Long Long Long hours if you are a manager" (in 68 reviews)

    • "Very inconstant scheduling makes work/life balance impossible" (in 18 reviews)

    More Pros and Cons

    1. Takes care of their Managers

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      Current Employee - Restaurant Manager in Los Angeles, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Darden full-time for more than 6 years

      Pros

      Competitive Pay Benefits Quarterly Bonuses Open Door Policy

      Cons

      Some General & District Managers micromanage way too much!

    2. Good company

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      Former Employee - Server Assistant in Dunwoody, GA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Darden part-time for more than 2 years

      Pros

      Great food, pay is decent

      Cons

      Unpredictable hours , snobbish Customer

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    3. Great Company to work for

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        Current Employee - To Go Specialist in Olathe, KS
        Positive Outlook

        I have been working at Darden part-time for more than 4 years

        Pros

        Great company to work for. As a student going to college, they are very flexible with work hours in regards to my class load/schedule.

        Cons

        On days when I'm scheduled to close at the restaurant, I may not get home until midnight or later. That can make for a long day!

      • Always busy, never rest

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        Current Employee - Server in Fairborn, OH
        Recommends
        Neutral Outlook
        Disapproves of CEO

        I have been working at Darden part-time for more than a year

        Pros

        Tips and people were great.

        Cons

        No time to eat or take breaks.

      • SO-SO

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        Former Employee - Human Resources in Orlando, FL
        Recommends
        Negative Outlook
        Approves of CEO

        I worked at Darden full-time for more than 6 years

        Pros

        large strong company with stability

        Cons

        lots of corporate politics... depends on the department you work and who your supervisor is.... Operations is better to work in.. or have operations connections

        Advice to Management

        Don't let supervisors be too power hungry

      • good

        StarStarStarStarStar
          Former Employee - Busser 

          I worked at Darden part-time for more than a year

          Pros

          flexible schedling from management staff

          Cons

          one of many employees you get lost

        • Helpful (1)

          Low pay as always

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          Current Employee - Cook in Boca Raton, FL
          Doesn't Recommend
          Negative Outlook
          Disapproves of CEO

          I have been working at Darden for more than 2 years

          Pros

          None. Unless you like being stressed out.

          Cons

          Favoritism dead end job you come in break your back and go home. Hardest job ever.

          Advice to Management

          Treat your star employees with appreciation

        • A decent gig

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          Current Employee - Bartender in Schaumburg, IL
          Recommends
          Neutral Outlook
          Disapproves of CEO

          I have been working at Darden full-time for more than 2 years

          Pros

          People you work with are great

          Cons

          Management is lacking in areas and seniority trumps merit.

          Advice to Management

          A merit based system would make employees strive for more

        • Manager

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          Current Employee - Operations Manager 
          Recommends
          Positive Outlook

          I have been working at Darden full-time for more than 9 years

          Pros

          Focuses on great culture. Good benefits. Hires from within

          Cons

          Bonuses are based on company wide performance rather than focusing on each restaurants performance

        • Darden

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          Current Employee - Server 
          Recommends

          I have been working at Darden part-time for more than a year

          Pros

          The co workers and discount at multiple Darden restaurants

          Cons

          No health insurance benefits for servers

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