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) , Food Service Director (26) , General Manager (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 163 reviews)); "Good pay...that was about it." ((in 92 reviews)); "Great people and place to work" ((in 89 reviews)); "A good work life balance" ((in 39 reviews)); "Great people and opportunities to grow" ((in 34 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 47 reviews)); "Upper management does not care about you at all just the $$$" ((in 44 reviews)); "Limited/ no training." ((in 29 reviews)); "Low salary and raise potential." ((in 23 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

(2,068 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 2,068 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

2.0

Jul 19, 2013

Unnapreciative of young talent

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free food at the dining hall

Cons

Managers feeling entitled to treat employees like dogs Long hours for minimal pay, especially for managers

3.0

Jun 26, 2013

Financial Analyst

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fast paced, good experience. Cutting edge technology wise. Always plenty of work to do to keep you busy and engaged.

Cons

Limited growth opportunities for financial jobs. Way too focused on hitting there diversity numbers. Very cheap salary wise.

4.0

Jun 23, 2013

Very good management and customer driven.

District manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great compensation, good people, perks, support form management when asked for it Client focus. Long standing respect in industry.

Cons

Work / life balance didn't seem to be a key driver of the organization, ten though they said to was. Crazy hours.

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