Does Compass Group USA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Compass Group USA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Compass Group USA. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Compass Group USA?

61% of Compass Group USA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Compass Group USA 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Compass Group USA?

Executive Chef (61) , Food Service Worker (56) , Director (38) , Manager (38) , Cook (35) , Cashier (33) , Chef Manager (29) , General Manager (27) , Food Service Director (26) , Line Cook (26) , Sous Chef (26) , Director of Dining Services (25) , Barista (21) , Chef (20) , Supervisor (19)

What are the pros of working at Compass Group USA according to real employee reviews?

"Used to be a caring company that was great to work for and had good benefits." ((in 172 reviews)); "Good pay...that was about it." ((in 93 reviews)); "Awesome place to be and the people are great" ((in 89 reviews)); "Good work life balance in the Eurest sector" ((in 42 reviews)); "Great opportunities to stay long term and grow with the company" ((in 35 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Compass Group USA according to real employee reviews?

"They purposely drive out the good managers" ((in 52 reviews)); "Worked many long hours (salary) because company did not invest in resources nor staff ahead of time to open the account." ((in 50 reviews)); "Upper management is terrible." ((in 43 reviews)); "Salary is low!" ((in 23 reviews)); "Had no training at all for my position." ((in 21 reviews))

What are employees saying about Compass Group USA layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Compass Group USA layoffs and their outlook for job security at Compass Group USA in 2026.

Compass Group USA reviews

3.4

61% would recommend to a friend

(2,072 total reviews)

Palmer Brown

74% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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Compass Group USA has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2,072 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Compass Group USA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurantes y servicios de comidas industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Sep 29, 2023

Not bad but definitely can do better

Line cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Above average pay. Decent insurance. Overtime available.

Cons

Takes advantage of their employees. Doesn’t show Appreciation to their employees. Doesn’t promote within the company. Absolutely Draining.

3.0

Sep 23, 2023

Do not apply to work in Foodbuy area of compass

Purchasing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are no pros to working in compliance management shows favoritism and promotions are based upon her personal opinion of you but your work

Cons

The food buy compliance area has a manager who shows favoritism towards the people she has more in common with. One if the make supervisor has no experience just promoted only because Tammi liked him

2.0

Sep 22, 2023

Great for moms with kids in school.

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

When there is no school in session during the summer,they furlough you so that you can collect unemployment.

Cons

Health care benefits are very expensive.

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Jobs at Compass Group USA

CASHIER/FOOD SERVICE WORKER (PART TIME)

CASHIER/FOOD SERVICE WORKER (FULL TIME)

CASHIER/FOOD SERVICE WORKER (FULL AND PART TIME)

CASHIER/FOOD SERVICE WORKER (FULL TIME)

DISHWASHER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)