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?

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 176 reviews)); "Great people and place to work" ((in 85 reviews)); "Good work life balance in the Eurest sector" ((in 44 reviews)); "Great opportunities to stay long term and grow with the company" ((in 42 reviews)); "great culture and leaders" ((in 31 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 51 reviews)); "Worked many long hours (salary) because company did not invest in resources nor staff ahead of time to open the account." ((in 48 reviews)); "Upper management is terrible." ((in 40 reviews)); "Limited/ no training." ((in 23 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

May 29, 2025

Bartender compass

Bartender

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good seasonal income for individuals who have more than one job

Cons

Doesn’t allow for personal growth due to the seasonal aspect of the job

2.0

May 25, 2025

Would not wish h my worst enemy

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is decent and meals provided

Cons

Horribly toxic management that screams and verbally berates you, zero commuter benefits or discounts, not enough lockers or space in break room, arbitrary rules (I got written up for having an “unexcused absence” despite the fact I literally had a doctors note from Urgent Care, management will switch your schedule at the last minute without telling you and then punish you for not checking the app. I’ve had a wide variety of jobs but never been as miserable as I was with Compass.

3.0

May 14, 2025

University dining

Prep cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice ambience at university dining hall. High emphasis on health and herbs spices over sodium. Stir frying and steam over deep frying

Cons

Heat, fatigue and buildup of trash food waste at entrances prevent

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DISHWASHER (FULL TIME)

CASHIER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

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