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 169 reviews)); "Awesome place to be and the people are great" ((in 84 reviews)); "Good work life balance in the Eurest sector" ((in 41 reviews)); "Great people and opportunities to grow" ((in 38 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 56 reviews)); "Upper management does not care about you at all just the $$$" ((in 45 reviews)); "Worked many long hours (salary) because company did not invest in resources nor staff ahead of time to open the account." ((in 45 reviews)); "Salary is low!" ((in 25 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.

Compass Group USA reviews

3.4

61% would recommend to a friend

(2,072 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 2,072 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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

1.0

Apr 3, 2019

What are you looking for?

Evs

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You will get paid biweekly.

Cons

Management is in discord. Staff knows everyone's business. There is no such thing as confidentially or privacy. There is not enough staff. The rule is so many workers per square feet and when staff leaves they are seldom replaced. When you are a good worker, they give you the work of other staff that do not do their own work. Little to no training. When trained, the staff will encourage you to not return. There is not enough time to say what all the cons are.

3.0

Mar 27, 2019

Pros and Cons

Consultant/clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Life and Work Balance Great Management Teamwork

Cons

- Minimum Wage. - Constant Restocking due to Employees taking Office and Kitchen Supplies home. - Employees not taking no for an answer and non-understanding, leading them to becoming Rude and Unfair. - Receptionists dont really last long so results into constantly having to cover the front desk and takes away time from restocking your floors, delivering packages, setting up meetings, etc.

2.0

Mar 26, 2019

Not to sure is the best company to be at

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours and good coworkers

Cons

Bad salaries, no growth in the company, you will be stuck in your position for years

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Jobs at Compass Group USA

CASHIER/FOOD SERVICE WORKER (FULL TIME)

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