Good place for a career in restaurant management. - General Manager Darden Employee Review

4.0
Dec 30, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Darden has good pay and benefits including stock ownership. The company is a leader in the restaurant industry and is an innovator. If you want to work for the best company in the restaurant business then this is the one to work for. If you don't like a lot of structure then this probably would not be a good work environment for you.

Cons

Pretty much the same as any other company - some Senior Management seem to be more interested in looking for ways to get ahead personally instead of being effective leaders. Some areas seem to have a very entrenched "good ol boy network" going on. Have witnessed some instances of discrimination.

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5.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The overall pay is good

Cons

Work life balance Leadership not the best on smaller brands Heavy work load

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