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 (118) , 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 523 reviews)); "Great people and a real desire to improve the quality of life for our customers." ((in 461 reviews)); "Teamwork Work / Life balance is good" ((in 186 reviews)); "Free food & drinks and great place to work for if you have a good team." ((in 164 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 776 reviews)); "the pay is low and minimum" ((in 530 reviews)); "Really annoying and bad managers" ((in 266 reviews)); "Long hours on race days at Ascot (which are potentially good if you want more ££)" ((in 259 reviews)); "Low salaries and there is no variation weather u have less exp or more exp your seniors." ((in 174 reviews))

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3.5

60% would recommend to a friend

(10,153 total reviews)

Sophie Bellon

65% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

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 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 10,153 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

Aug 4, 2008

Beware of misleading GM's at Sodexo

General manager

Recommend

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Pros

for someone in the food service industry it is more relaxed than a restaurant. The main functions of a management job are good. Corporate officers/employees are fair and reasonable.

Cons

Each unit/location has its downsides. Working in one location for more than 5 years is not a good idea. The campus service segment is a tough environment, and staying too long can make management take advantage of your knowledge. In addition if you want to take a promotion it is difficult to leave because upper mgmt at the location will have a hard time filling your shoes, so they are less apt to let you go.

2.0

Jul 23, 2008

Sodexo--great job experience!

Marketing administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Sodexo is the 5th largest company in the world, and they are established on every continent. This is something most companies cannot say. It has been a great opportunity for me to build many contacts and to get some good experience. This has been my first job out of college, and it will look great having such a large company on my resume. Sodexo has many management job opportunities and you can re-locate to almost anywhere in the world. It has overall been a great first job experience.

Cons

Some of the General Managers in the Campus Dining sector of Sodexo often "coast" through their jobs. They do not take the time and effort to secure their clients, ensuring that we will have them for years to come.

3.0

Jul 21, 2008

So close but yet so far.

Executive chef

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The ability to transfer and experience different concepts of the business. To learn the ins and outs of the company from a financial standpoint. The ability to utilize sodexho net and other resources.

Cons

Low wages, mediocre benifits, adequate consistency on schedule. Extremely long hours, sometimes 90 + hours a week with no added compensation for days off lost. Low recognition on jobs well done. Very high turnover, hourly and management.

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