Does Sodexo pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sodexo employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sodexo. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sodexo?

60% of Sodexo employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sodexo 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sodexo?

Food Service Worker (327) , General Manager (250) , Supervisor (196) , Manager (189) , Cashier (166) , Cook (156) , Barista (134) , Executive Chef (122) , Operations Manager (120) , Student Worker (119) , Registered Dietitian (106) , Catering Assistant (83) , Jovem Aprendiz Administrativo (81) , Chef (76) , Line Cook (72)

What are the pros of working at Sodexo according to real employee reviews?

"Good Benefits and Not bad if you want to sign your life away" ((in 531 reviews)); "Great people and a real desire to improve the quality of life for our customers." ((in 438 reviews)); "Teamwork Work / Life balance is good" ((in 185 reviews)); "Free food & drinks and great place to work for if you have a good team." ((in 166 reviews)); "Great coworkers and like working with hospital employees" ((in 145 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Sodexo according to real employee reviews?

"management of store is poor and no real move up" ((in 773 reviews)); "the pay is low and minimum" ((in 549 reviews)); "Really annoying and bad managers" ((in 264 reviews)); "Long hours on race days at Ascot (which are potentially good if you want more ££)" ((in 257 reviews)); "Low salaries and there is no variation weather u have less exp or more exp your seniors." ((in 169 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sodexo layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Sodexo layoffs and their outlook for job security at Sodexo in 2026.

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3.4

60% would recommend to a friend

(10,156 total reviews)

Sophie Bellon

65% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

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3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.3

Culture & values

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Senior management

Sodexo has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 10,156 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sodexo 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

Sep 20, 2010

Good place to work

Operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Each contract is different...have the possibility of movement and growth. Company is good with the soft stuff and is an ethical company

Cons

Like hospitality, work/life balance is tough.

1.0

Sep 13, 2010

Promote from within.

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Comparable pay to other similar organizations. Employee retail discount program. Encountered one decent district manager during my tenure with Sodexo.

Cons

Lack of opportunity to promote and develop hourly associates to salaried roles of greater responsibility. Sodexo hires more from the outside rather than look within the organization for advancement opporunities. Lack of opportunity to promote managers within the organization to roles with greater responsibility. Little to no work life balance. Promote/hire in managers without the regulatory required credentials (CDM, DTR, or RD) for a Healthcare/Senior Services GM role when it is stated as a requirement on Sodexo's job posting.

2.0

Sep 10, 2010

didnt like it

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy OK job for college student with busy schedule Part-time work and ability to work on campus close to classes

Cons

no hours, barely minimum clique-y workers incompetent management favoritism among workers ridiculous standards everyone but management is expected to keep Can't take tips

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