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 160 reviews)); "Great people and place to work" ((in 83 reviews)); "The opportunities to move around the country are great, and to move between divisions." ((in 46 reviews)); "Good work life balance in the Eurest sector" ((in 43 reviews)); "Free food leftover from events and from authorized restaurants at work site" ((in 33 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 90 reviews)); "They purposely drive out the good managers" ((in 54 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 does not care about you at all just the $$$" ((in 42 reviews)); "Low salary and raise potential." ((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.

Compass Group USA reviews

3.4

61% would recommend to a friend

(2,069 total reviews)

Palmer Brown

74% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (2,069 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Dec 16, 2014

Compass is not so employee friendly

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people I work with are great. As far as I can tell, they are sincere. Dress code is business casual.

Cons

Cafe is very expensive considering this is a food service company. They do not subsidize. Medical benefits are expensive, I cannot afford the family coverage as it is too expensive and I know I am not the only on in this situation. This company is so huge and is extremely profitable but it does not trickle down to the employees at all. Raises are tiny, no type of bonus at all.

3.0

Dec 11, 2014

My experience was ok.

Office manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The discounted meals were great and saved me a lot of money.

Cons

Poor treatment of employees, high turn around rate.

2.0

Dec 10, 2014

Pay is terrible

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Relaxed atmosphere Managers are laid back and allow you to do your job the way you want to.

Cons

Pay is absolutely horrendous. Like, minimum wage. Stay away from here.

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Jobs at Compass Group USA

CASHIER/FOOD SERVICE WORKER (FULL TIME)

CASHIER/FOOD SERVICE WORKER (FULL AND PART TIME)

CASHIER/FOOD SERVICE WORKER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

CASHIER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

CASHIER/FOOD SERVICE WORKER (PART TIME)