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20 ratings
3.9
Salary & Benefits
3.3
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4.0
Work-Life balance
3.9
Recognition & Support
4.0
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Professional experience

How many years of experience do Darden employees have before joining?
Where did Darden employees work before joining?
Brinkerlensa.com
Longhorn Steakhouselensa.com
McDonald'slensa.com
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Where did Darden employees work before joining?

Educational background

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Where did employees at Darden study?
Florida State University
Rollins College
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Employee data

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Summary

Company information

History

Darden is a public company and a part of the restaurant industry. The main headquarter of Darden is located in Orlando, Florida. Eugene I. Lee Jr. serves as the CEO of Darden. The primary services of Darden are casual dining, fineSee more

Address

Multiple locations

Size

Large

Founded

1968

CEO

Gene Lee

Type

Company - Public

Revenue

$5B to $10B

Industry

Full-Service Restaurants, Lessors of Intangible Assets

What departments Darden employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
Servers / Bartenders30.2%
other occupation22.1%
General and Operations Managers9.4%
Management - Other6.8%
Cooks / Food Preparation6.6%
Administrative5.8%
Food Service - Other5.7%
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We are looking for a candidate with the expertise and skills to deliver project management, critical analysis and robust reporting to support corporate sustainability programs. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities: -Support...Read more
Print BuyerDardenOrlando, FL
JOB OVERVIEW: Oversee procurement process and manage vendors as they relate to the production and distribution of print products, fulfillment materials and services for various departments within Darden and operating companies. Partner with clients...Read more
JOB OVERVIEW: The Guest & Employee Experience Associate Manager is responsible for running the day-to-day execution of the Guest Satisfaction Survey for several Darden brands and serve as an expert about what drives satisfaction and loyalty. The Associate...Read more
Security SpecialistDarden Restaurants, Inc.Orlando, FL
JOB OVERVIEW: The Security Specialist is responsible for compliance with Corporate Security policies, procedures, best practices, post orders, and incident protocols in all areas of security. The Security Specialist will partner with varying teams to...Read more
Accounting Coordinator - Fixed AssetsDarden Restaurants, Inc.Orlando, FL
JOB OVERVIEW: Under general supervision, this role is responsible for the coordinating and reviewing fixed assets for Darden restaurant and administrative locations. This individual will apply fixed asset polices and capitalization guidelines during review...Read more
Sales ManagerDarden Restaurants, Inc.Burlington, MA
The Sales Manager is responsible for building business for the restaurant through direct and indirect sales techniques including all planning components of private and large party dining and community marketing initiatives. The Sales Manager also leads and...Read more
Restaurant ManagerDarden Restaurants, Inc.Englewood, CO
For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below Get Fired Up and Steer Your Career to great opportunities! Your leadership ensures that our food, service, people and atmosphere are the best. As a...Read more
Sous ChefDarden Restaurants, Inc.Denver, CO
$60000 per year - $65000 per year Everyone should have a career this satisfying! Our Restaurant Managers help deliver an exceptional experience for our Team Members and Guests each and every day. They oversee the day-to-day operations of their restaurant...Read more
Executive ChefDarden Restaurants, Inc.Boston, MA
Everyone should have a career this satisfying! Our Restaurant Managers help deliver an exceptional experience for our Team Members and Guests each and every day. They oversee the day-to-day operations of their restaurant with the goal of delivering...Read more
Associate Brand Manager - Cheddar's Scratch KitchenDarden Restaurants Inc.Kennedy Space Center, FL
Associate Brand Manager - Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen 1000 Darden Center Dr, Orlando FL 32837 JOB OVERVIEW:This position is responsible for developing plans and executing projects and initiatives that support short and long-term marketing strategies of the...Read more
Sr. Programmer Analyst - Enterprise Data WarehouseDarden Restaurants Inc.Kennedy Space Center, FL
Sr. Programmer Analyst - Enterprise Data Warehouse 1000 Darden Center Dr, Orlando FL 32837 JOB OVERVIEW:The Sr. Programmer Analyst - Enterprise Data Warehouse/Business Intelligence will provide technical expertise in designing and implementing data...Read more
Assistant General ManagerDarden Restaurants Inc.Boston, MA
Assistant General Manager 126 Brookline Avenue, Boston MA 02215-3920 **Everyone should have a career this satisfying!** Our **Restaurant Managers** help deliver an exceptional experience for our Team Members and Guests each and every day. They oversee the...Read more
Programmer Analyst - Restaurant Facing AppsDarden Restaurants Inc.Kennedy Space Center, FL
Programmer Analyst - Restaurant Facing Apps 1000 Darden Center Dr, Orlando FL 32837 JOB OVERVIEW: The Programmer Analyst will be responsible for enhancing, configuring, deploying, and supporting Darden’s Kitchen Display, Table Management systems, Ziosk and...Read more
SQL Server Database AdministratorDarden Restaurants Inc.Kennedy Space Center, FL
SQL Server Database Administrator 1000 Darden Center Dr, Orlando FL 32837 SQL SERVER / MICROSOFT DATABASE ADMINISTRATORJOB OVERVIEW:The purpose of the position is to perform complex Microsoft SQL analytical and administration work. Employees in this...Read more
Employee Relations Specialist - Cheddar's Scratch KitchenDarden Restaurants Inc.Kennedy Space Center, FL
Employee Relations Specialist - Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen 1000 Darden Center Dr, Orlando FL 32837 JOB OVERVIEW:Employee Relations Specialist ("ER Specialist") is the primary contact for team members using the Employee Relations' toll free telephone number...Read more
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q:What’s the stock symbol of Darden?
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Benjamin Gardner
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DRI.
q:What industry does Darden fall under?
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Falls under Restaurant/Food Service
q:Where is the headquarters of Darden?
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It’s in Orlando, FL.
q:What’s the gender distribution at Darden?
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42.7% female, 57.3% male.
q:What year was Darden founded?
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1968.
q:How much revenue does Darden generate?
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$5b to $10b.
q:Who is the CEO of Darden?
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Gene Lee.
q:How many years does an employee typically spend working for Darden?
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An employee typically spends 4-8
q:what kind of companies did Darden employees work for?
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Large companies before Darden.
q:what are the chances of career advancement at Darden?
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low.
q:where do employees go to work after leaving Darden?
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Most went to work for one of these companies: Chilis, Cracker Barrel, Longhorn Steakhouse, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Ruby Tuesday, Self Employed, Starbucks
q:Who are the top previous employers of Darden employees?
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Brinker, Longhorn Steakhouse, McDonald's, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Ruby Tuesday, Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney World.
q:Does anyone know the average age of employees at Darden?
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Here’s an estimate I found for Darden: 21-30.
q:What kind of degree do you need to work at Darden?
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typically one of the followings No higher education, Bachelor of Science
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q:Is Darden a good place to start your career?
q:Do I have to wear a tie in a management position at Darden?
q:What kind of benefits does Darden offer to its employees?
q:Where were you before joining Darden?
q:Does Darden hire people with a criminal record?
q:This one’s for long-term employees: has your salary ever been raised at Darden? How often and do they operate with substantial salary raises?
q:What was the size of the company you worked for before joining Darden?
q:What kind of degree does Darden want from applicants?
q:When should I expect the background check to be completed at Darden?
q:What’s Darden’s business mission statement?
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"To Nourish and Delight Everyone We Serve".
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Reviews

3.8
20 ratings
3.9
Salary & Benefits
3.3
Professional growth
4.0
Work-Life balance
3.9
Recognition & Support
4.0
Culture & Values
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Kitchen Clerk
Elmhurst, NY - March 24, 2023
Good support and training
4.4
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5
Professional growth
4
Salary & Benefits
4
Work-Life balance
5
Recognition & Support
4
Culture and Values
I worked in the openig at Elmhurst location in Queens NY. Training was exelent people was friendly and profesional my trainer was amazing and he gave me the confidence to do and ask anything I was concerned about the job. Unfortunaly I left the job because it was to far for me.

Pros and Cons
Free salad bread ang beberage and 50% off for the plates at the time I worked there
At the location I worked it was parking available
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September 8, 2021
Fun and productive wirk with an awesome support staff and management!!
5
Ratings
5
Professional growth
5
Salary & Benefits
5
Work-Life balance
5
Recognition & Support
5
Culture and Values
Worked for Darden for 25yrs...they were an outstanding company to work for. I miss having such an awesome work experience!!

Pros and Cons
Free dinner
Work every weekend
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Hostess
Humble, TX - August 5, 2021
Fun and produtive place to work
4.8
Ratings
5
Professional growth
4
Salary & Benefits
5
Work-Life balance
5
Recognition & Support
5
Culture and Values
Love working for Darden Awesome company, the way they care about their employees! ....................

Pros and Cons
Insurance, 401k Great food
I have none
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General Manager
July 21, 2021
Good pay/bonus plan. Quality of life is poor. Very little job security.
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Ratings
4
Professional growth
4
Salary & Benefits
1
Work-Life balance
3
Recognition & Support
3
Culture and Values
I was employed by Olive Garden/Darden for nearly 20 years. 16 years as a GM. The pay is competitive; the bonus structure is solid. I enjoyed leading my team and managers. Regardless of your title/tenure there is very little job security. Any person above the Director of Operations position is out of touch with daily ops. There was a time where the company seemed to care about the employees but with the changing of the board of directors back in 2015 the entire direction of the company changed. The quality of the product lowered, the workload became unreasonable and any memory of "Hospitaliano" was deleted from vocab. Olive Garden may be a good fit for you but the passive aggressive communication style from the the SVP level and the constant redundant hypothetical questions from your Director will begin to slowly weigh you down until you reach the end of your rope. I would not recommend working at the OG to any of my friends or family.

Pros and Cons
Pay and bonus. Opportunity for advancement.
Poor quality of life. Very little job security. You are just a number, regardless of position.
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General manager
San Antonio, TX - June 19, 2021
Great company
4.8
Ratings
5
Professional growth
4
Salary & Benefits
5
Work-Life balance
5
Recognition & Support
5
Culture and Values
Great company. Great culture they live by principles. # 4 was my favorite in the process of making a change we seek the opinions of those closest to the action listen and value their ideas

Pros and Cons
Great people and food
No cons that I am aware of
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