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 155 reviews)); "Good pay...that was about it." ((in 90 reviews)); "Great people and place to work" ((in 89 reviews)); "great culture and leaders" ((in 32 reviews)); "Free food leftover from events and from authorized restaurants at work site" ((in 28 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 49 reviews)); "Upper management does not care about you at all just the $$$" ((in 45 reviews)); "No work life balance because even on 8 hours of sleep you're exhausted 24/7." ((in 39 reviews)); "Had no training at all for my position." ((in 30 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

Feb 22, 2015

Good Work

Student services

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

help to understand people improve business understanding

Cons

Nothing much too much time have to spend

2.0

Feb 15, 2015

The most stressful job ever.

Catering associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free drinks when you work, also get a cheap tumbler when you start. Pay is above minimum wage. Get good experience with customer service.

Cons

No structure. Rules are like plastic, they can be broken by some and seen thru by others. No room for advancement. No one who truly cares about the well being of the workers. The training is terrible. I could go on for days.

2.0

Feb 12, 2015

Great intentions! great people! awful management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility Management - if you get a great leader much like any other company your experience could be great. Benefits - pretty even with everywhere else nothing extra high cost. HR Dept - Always there for you not much they can do.

Cons

All these Vary by Dept. Management - It all depends of what department your in, but Compass seems to let each department head run as a Small country if you get stuck with Fidel Castro then your SOL. no one will help you. Growth opportunities - only if you become friends with the right people. Technology - old technology not very bleading/razor/dull edge more like 1990's apps running on modern platforms. If you looking for a place to retire and be doing the same tasks for the next 20 years this is the place for you!

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