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 155 reviews)); "Good pay...that was about it." ((in 90 reviews)); "Great people and place to work" ((in 89 reviews)); "great culture and leaders" ((in 32 reviews)); "Free food leftover from events and from authorized restaurants at work site" ((in 28 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 49 reviews)); "Upper management does not care about you at all just the $$$" ((in 45 reviews)); "No work life balance because even on 8 hours of sleep you're exhausted 24/7." ((in 39 reviews)); "Had no training at all for my position." ((in 30 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

(2,069 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

3.0

Sep 3, 2013

It was an very outstanding experience working with patients at the hospital

Food service associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

you will be very hands on with the hospital working with patients and always following doctors directions

Cons

never knowing what you will have to do extra until the last minute so that you can get prepared

5.0

Aug 9, 2013

It's a large growing company.

Food service associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company cares about their,there is always room to grow.

Cons

You be able to various task due to budget cuts.

1.0

Jul 30, 2013

lots of promises left unfulfilled. Training seminar in Atlanta and many online training as well. Lots of unrealistic.

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great benefits, good salary, paid training

Cons

lots of hours above salary, backstabbing and false statements, preferential treatment to those who 'suck up" to upper level. high turnover in upper mgmt

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It was an very outstanding experience working with patients at the hospital

It's a large growing company.

lots of promises left unfulfilled. Training seminar in Atlanta and many online training as well. Lots of unrealistic.

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