Does Sodexo pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sodexo employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sodexo. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sodexo?

71% of Sodexo employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sodexo 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sodexo?

Food Service Worker (328) , General Manager (251) , Supervisor (196) , Manager (189) , Cashier (168) , Cook (156) , Barista (134) , Executive Chef (122) , Operations Manager (121) , Student Worker (119) , Registered Dietitian (106) , Catering Assistant (84) , Jovem Aprendiz Administrativo (81) , Chef (76) , Line Cook (72)

What are the pros of working at Sodexo according to real employee reviews?

"Good Benefits and Not bad if you want to sign your life away" ((in 557 reviews)); "Great people and a real desire to improve the quality of life for our customers." ((in 454 reviews)); "Teamwork Work / Life balance is good" ((in 181 reviews)); "Free food & drinks and great place to work for if you have a good team." ((in 157 reviews)); "Friendly staff and the People Centre are amazing!" ((in 148 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Sodexo according to real employee reviews?

"management of store is poor and no real move up" ((in 786 reviews)); "Low pay and not enough hour" ((in 538 reviews)); "Really annoying and bad managers" ((in 264 reviews)); "Long hours on race days at Ascot (which are potentially good if you want more ££)" ((in 263 reviews)); "Low salaries and there is no variation weather u have less exp or more exp your seniors." ((in 180 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sodexo layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Sodexo layoffs and their outlook for job security at Sodexo in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Sodexo locations?

Paris , Issy-les-Moulineaux , Guyancourt , Boulogne-Billancourt , Lyon , Nanterre , Marseille , Strasbourg , Lille , Nantes , Rennes , Bordeaux , Montigny , Montpellier , Tours , Le Mans , Mulhouse , Plaisir , Grenoble , Le Haillan , Toulouse , Balma , Narbonne , Boulogne , La Rochelle , Mirambeau , Lavaur , Jonquières , Montauban , Lesquin

Sodexo reviews

3.7

71% would recommend to a friend

(6,694 total reviews)

Sophie Bellon

79% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

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Sodexo has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 6,694 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sodexo 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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7K reviews

2.0

Jun 20, 2012

Stagnant place, French heavy and breeding place for nepotism

Group support function

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- International place and sufficient opportunity for international mobility

Cons

- Senior management has no clue what is happening or what to do - Only way to the top is to be French and / or be adopted by someone - Corrup practies in countries go unpunished because of inability to decide and take action

4.0

Jun 9, 2012

Great benefits, good company, great people. People oriented company.

Operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company to work for long term.

Cons

Quality assurance program limited, subpar performers not coached.

3.0

Jun 7, 2012

It is good to be working for sodexo but not great

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It has a very good brand image.

Cons

You understand that only the brand name works.

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