Darden Restaurants reviews

I can't really think of one single strangest thing, but I used to have a lady that was somewhat regular order takeout, and she wouldn't even really use the menu. I mean, she'd start out by telling me what entre she wanted, and then modify it until it was something completely different. Then she had the nerve to ask one of the hosts if I was new since it was taking long for me to ring it all in. Then once I rang it in I had to deal with the understandably pissed off line cooks. This happened about once a week. Oh and she always demanded extra salad for free. And there's not really anything I would say to stay away from, just some things are overpriced. I CAN tell you that the best deal on the menu is kids chicken fingers with mac n cheese. It somes with breadsticks, a side, a drink, and a salad, and is about the same price as a salad by itself.

Actually, never...in Redlobster the crew will even "harvest" food that has been slightly over cooked and will not server anything messed up to our customers. It is quite amazing. (By harvest...aslong as it is safe to eat and not burnt to hell...the food is Donated to food banks)

Its not anything hard, just show up and look professional, be polite, the usual stuff you have practiced for ( that is if you have practiced for an interview) also from my expirence, Darden Managers are either picky or easy going. The job is simple but hard work. Good luck bro!

Did you get a free meal each day when you worked there? We don't. We only get 50% off when we're working. I usually skip lunch. A.k.a. Pick at the salad and sneak soup when the manager isn't looking

The staff that was not in management are amazing and fun to work with

management is always so stress, they will be rude to customers and tell employees to "find another manager" The do not jump in to help and take initiative until you start closing so they can leave. if your good at your job you will be expected to do more with no pay raise

you can go home with 25-75 bucks in cash a night even not being a server.

Good benefits

Horrible non experienced managers with a huge egos. No room to move up nor become CT.

None

None just horrible experience

Improve management expectations and policies

Best part was leavening that toxic work environment, when your mentally unstable from an environment it’s time to gon

Extensive opportunity for professional growth and development.

There is a lack of communication between management and difficulty adhering to company policies and procedures.

The salary is generous compared to other management positions within the industry.

Helping others and creating a positive and memorable experience for both the guest and staff.

Great Benefits, Great work-life balance, opportunity to make money

Repetitive

health care

Very kind and understanding. They work with you rather than against you.

I would improve the communication between managers and staff.

I prepared by having at least one to two questions about the work environment and what they are looking for in an employee.

Great Managers

Weight lifting !

Location, schedule flexibility, and variety of duties .

I like meeting new people everyday, and putting smiles on customers faces.

I don’t like that I do not get a break.

Free food, and I also get to talk to the customers and suggest meals to them.

Team work environment

No public transportation during evening shift

Bonus pay opportunity

It’s a very nice work environment

The money is not the best

A lot of good food

My coworkers really made it a great place to work, free food, good atmosphere.

Some managers can be incompetent, some days can be very stressful, wildly flexible schedule.

Free food.

The employees

Some of the employees did not like doing their job and put it off on others

Free food

consistent, mid-level skill ceiling

high volume, management, work/life balance

401K match

It's a good place to work when you need quick money but I need more for myself.

It's not a fair work schedule.

The people and experience

Not knowing how much money you will make in a day

Tips and meeting new people

coworkers and have great managers

low paying for the hard work I do

discount at all Darden restaurants and great food

Flexible schedule

Not enough recognition

Able to attend school at the same time

Flexible schedule. Decent above minimum wage pay.

Hardly any opportunity for advancement

Discount at Darden restaurants

It will help me achieve my goals

The job is tiring

It help me to be the person I am today

Sociable colleagues; Company credit union; Discounts at large retail stores/restaurants

Understaffed scheduling; non-flexible hours

Retirement options

I loved meeting new people and being able to help plan events for all my clients.

No opportunities to advance

One of the most constant and important factors in my life is helping others.

Understanding management, skill building opportunities, loose but professional environment

Lack of managers

Personalized scheduling

Guest interaction and managing team members and making guests happy.

Not enough flexibility

Benefits, competitive pay

Management is great. Flexible schedule. Easy to make money.

Rude customers. Bad tippers.

Flexible schedules.

Work Culture. Great Benefits. Flexible Hours

Long Hours

Stock Options. Employee Discounts

Care for employees all around good company to work for.

Work-life balance

Food

Good money from tips

Management is unreliable with schedules, even if they mess up your schedule it's your job to fix it when they can't do the most basic job of a manager.

Paid daily

Benefits, structure, growth

Hours and intensity. Workload

Healthcare and bonus plan

Guest are very nice and most of the time tipped well

Managers

Schedule flexibility

Did you get a free meal each day when you worked there? We don't. We only get 50% off when we're working. I usually skip lunch. A.k.a. Pick at the salad and sneak soup when the manager isn't looking

Nope. In fact, most terrible customers get their way. If they're very demanding, the manager usually gives them a gift card so they'll shut up.