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) , Food Service Director (26) , General Manager (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 159 reviews)); "The pay was good." ((in 93 reviews)); "Great people and place to work" ((in 91 reviews)); "Many opportunities available in 20+ Sectors (companies)" ((in 44 reviews)); "A good work life balance" ((in 42 reviews))

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

"They purposely drive out the good managers" ((in 55 reviews)); "Worked many long hours (salary) because company did not invest in resources nor staff ahead of time to open the account." ((in 49 reviews)); "Upper management is terrible." ((in 38 reviews)); "Limited/ no training." ((in 24 reviews)); "Salary is low!" ((in 24 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

(2,068 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 2,068 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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3.0

Nov 8, 2014

Compass Group does many things right.

Executive chef

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Compass groups prime directives are in line with todays hot topics..sustainability, green, farm to table, safety, training, community involvement, career advancement

Cons

very large company...easy to get lost in the shuffle, so much of what is expected does not take each individual situation into account

3.0

Nov 5, 2014

So-So

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I worked for Compaass for 4 years on the Microsoft account. I liked the people that i worked and i liked the work that we were contributing to Microsoft.

Cons

Our clients asked Compass group if we could expand to deliver global service. Compass declined and our group was removed from the contract.

3.0

Sep 4, 2014

Company is huge but was not the company for me

Accounting specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I loved the growth potential and the possibility of advancement. The company realized they were the largest food supplier in the market and could set their own prices and terms. The company seemed very excited that I was there and to get training in place.

Cons

My desk was not assigned when I arrived, my mentor was not yet determined, I had to finally go ask the person who assigns computers to finally get my laptop and username/password for training. I realized it was a cube farm which would be fine had I just graduated school and it was my first foray into the corporate world. I realized quickly that I would do well at this job but it would have to be either quick advancement or I would have had to leave. I also didn't figure out what the pay schedule was until after I had left.

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FLOOR TECHNICIAN (FULL TIME)

CASHIER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

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