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 decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Compass Group USA?

60% 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 153 reviews)); "Great people and place to work" ((in 90 reviews)); "Great opportunities to stay long term and grow with the company" ((in 42 reviews)); "A good work life balance" ((in 41 reviews)); "great culture and leaders" ((in 30 reviews))

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

"The pay was low and you had to negotiate a pay raise" ((in 93 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 51 reviews)); "Upper management is terrible." ((in 41 reviews)); "Salary is low!" ((in 26 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.

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3.4

60% would recommend to a friend

(2,069 total reviews)

Palmer Brown

73% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Senior management

Compass Group USA has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2,069 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).

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2K reviews

5.0

Oct 21, 2025

Multiple campus shifts

Student food service worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free lunch/dinner if you work more that 4 consecutive hours on a day

Cons

The shifts may reduce during summer break

3.0

Oct 16, 2025

it was ok not too bad

Patient observation assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the pay was decent and same with health insurance

Cons

the management was bad and shifts were overnight

5.0

Oct 14, 2025

Great company

Assistant controller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company with great people.

Cons

In office role for finance - no option for hybrid.

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Jobs at Compass Group USA

PART-TIME PAYROLL SPECIALIST (REMOTE)

CASHIER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

DISHWASHER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

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