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 159 reviews)); "The pay was good." ((in 93 reviews)); "Great people and place to work" ((in 91 reviews)); "Many opportunities available in 20+ Sectors (companies)" ((in 44 reviews)); "A good work life balance" ((in 42 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Compass Group USA according to real employee reviews?

"They purposely drive out the good managers" ((in 55 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 is terrible." ((in 38 reviews)); "Limited/ no training." ((in 24 reviews)); "Salary is low!" ((in 24 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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Compass Group USA reviews

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 Restauration industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

5.0

Feb 18, 2014

It is a good place to get skill.

Caterer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

you can promote if you are like to work in catering field

Cons

I don't see any negative in this company.

3.0

Feb 15, 2014

Chef

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of opportunities if you are willing to relocate to places that are not places you can choose to live in

Cons

They do not care about associates just the bottom line

4.0

Feb 14, 2014

A strong company with opportunity to grow

Food service director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people and opportunities to grow.

Cons

Training schedules for associates to train.

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Jobs at Compass Group USA

PART-TIME PAYROLL SPECIALIST (REMOTE)

DISHWASHER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

CASHIER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

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