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 164 reviews)); "Awesome place to be and the people are great" ((in 85 reviews)); "Great opportunities to stay long term and grow with the company" ((in 44 reviews)); "A good work life balance" ((in 43 reviews)); "great culture and leaders" ((in 30 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 93 reviews)); "They purposely drive out the good managers" ((in 53 reviews)); "Worked many long hours (salary) because company did not invest in resources nor staff ahead of time to open the account." ((in 50 reviews)); "Upper management is terrible." ((in 41 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.

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3.4

61% would recommend to a friend

(2,069 total reviews)

Palmer Brown

74% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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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 Restauration industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

4.0

Jun 4, 2014

great past 12years

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the hours and weekends off

Cons

change of managers all the time-

3.0

May 13, 2014

Sales Career

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work from home so there is a lot of freedom with the schedule. You are essentially your own boss, which of course has its benefits. Competitive salary, company vehicle/phone/laptop. Gas card and corporate card.

Cons

Essentially zero training. They give you a number to hit and that is it.

3.0

Apr 28, 2014

Great company if you have a supportive team

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and opportunities for growth

Cons

Office culture and departmental issues

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Jobs at Compass Group USA

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