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Darden Restaurants Company Culture
Darden Restaurants Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.6/5
Darden Restaurants' Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
ADiversity
BEnvironment
BProfessional Development
BGender
BDarden Restaurants CEO
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Gene Lee
70 /100
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Diversity at Darden Restaurants
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Darden Restaurants have rated Outlook, Work Culture, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Darden Restaurants
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Darden Restaurants have rated Office Culture, Environment, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Darden Restaurants eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
2
Darden Restaurants employees are 2% more likely to recommend Darden Restaurants as a great place to work
| 43% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 41% | Detractors |
Working at Darden Restaurants
Working at Darden Restaurants is rated average by 365 employees, across various culture dimensions. Darden Restaurants employees are most satisfied about Office Culture, Environment, and Professional Development categories, putting Darden Restaurants’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Orlando, FL. See below in detail how working at Darden Restaurants was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Darden Restaurants
C+
Overall Company Culture at Darden Restaurants is rated C+
Last updated 8 days ago
Top
50%
Darden Restaurants ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Darden Restaurants Employee Reviews
Out of 358 Darden Restaurants employee reviews, 74% were positive. The remaining 26% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Darden Restaurants improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 74% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 26% |
Positive Reviews From Darden Restaurants Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?The people i work with usually.
- What are some of the best things about your team?We all know how to work as a team except when the executive aint slappin employees around.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They are honest and up front
Constructive Feedback From Darden Restaurants Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?To be honest about how stations are manned and how cross utilization starts.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?In my restaurant, favorites are clear.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?There is no trainings in the kitchen which make for an uncomfortable shift when the chef does feel it's an issue.
Darden Restaurants Company Information
Darden Restaurants Company Overview
Darden Restaurants, Inc. is a full service restaurant company.
Darden Restaurants Mission, Vision & Values
Darden Restaurants Mission Statement
Today, everything we do is rooted in our mission -- to be financially successful through great people consistently delivering outstanding food, drinks and service in an inviting atmosphere, making every guest loyal.
Darden Restaurants Values
- Inclusion & Diversity
- Respect & Caring
- Always Learning
- Always Teaching
- Integrity & Fairness; Teamwork
- Excellence; Being of Service
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Darden Restaurants
At Darden, we know having clear governance and accountability mechanisms are essential to meeting our sustainability commitments. Since we began this journey, we've continually adapted our systems and structures to maintain strong performance while planning for future challenges.
Darden has restaurants in hundreds of communities across North America, and we view giving back to those communities as an extension of our core values – and an essential part of being a good neighbor.
| Headquarter | 1000 Darden Center Drive Orlando, FL United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | darden.com |
| Founding Date | 1968 |
| Tel | 4072417111 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | DRI |
Darden Restaurants Competitors
Darden Restaurants competitors include Starbucks, Inc., Luby's, and Brinker International. Darden Restaurants ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Darden Restaurants compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Darden Restaurants employees generally work 8.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Darden Restaurants report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
78% of Darden Restaurants employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Darden Restaurants employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
57% of Darden Restaurants employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Darden Restaurants Employees
365 employees at Darden Restaurants have reviewed Darden Restaurants across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 8 days ago.
Overall, the 365 Darden Restaurants employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Darden Restaurants are not very pleased with their total compensation at Darden Restaurants, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Darden Restaurants are generally satisfied with their team. 365 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Darden Restaurants are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Darden Restaurants believe the environment at Darden Restaurants is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Darden Restaurants is comfortably fast. About 70% of the employees at Darden Restaurants work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Darden Restaurants are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Darden Restaurants - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Darden Restaurants is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Darden Restaurants employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Darden Restaurants KPIs and OKRs
At Darden Restaurants 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Darden Restaurants' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 Darden Restaurants employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 5 have said yes.
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Darden Restaurants CEO & Leadership
Darden Restaurants CEO - Gene Lee
70 /100
Gene’s approval rate is just above average, putting Gene in the Top 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Orlando, FL. Gene Lee is well regarded by employees for the Office Culture Darden Restaurants offers, and ranks among the Top 10% of CEOs by employees in that category. Gene is most liked by Hispanic or Latino employees and employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years. However, employees identified with Other ethnicities have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. With Gene’s leadership, Darden Restaurants employee respondents are most happy about their Office Culture and Environment. Gene was rated slightly below average for Meetings.
Darden Restaurants Leadership
The Darden Restaurants Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Gene Lee, Senior VP, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary Matthew Broad, and President of Longhorn Steakhouse Todd Burrowes
Gene Lee CEO / President
Gene Lee serves as the CEO / President of Darden Restaurants.
Matthew Broad Senior VP, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary
Mr. Matthew R. Broad, also known as Matt, has been Senior Vice President, Corporate Secretary and General Counsel of... read more
Todd Burrowes President of Longhorn Steakhouse
Mr. Todd A. Burrowes has been the President of Longhorn Steakhouse at Darden Restaurants, Inc. since July 28, 2015. Mr.... read more
Ricardo Cardenas Senior VP & CFO
Mr. Ricardo Cardenas, also known as Rick, has been Senior Vice President at Darden Restaurants, Inc. since July 31, 2015... read more
David C. George Executive VP & President of Olive Garden
Mr. David C. George, also known as Dave, has been an Executive Vice President at of Restaurants, Inc. since March 2016.... read more
Christopher Chang Senior VP & Chief Information Officer
Mr. Christopher Chang, also known as Chris, has been Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President at Darden... read more
Richard L. Renninger Senior VP & Chief Development Officer
Mr. Richard L. Renninger, also known as Rich, has been the Chief Development Officer and Senior Vice President at Darden... read more
Douglas J Milanes Senior VP & Chief Supply Chain Officer
Mr. Douglas J. Milanes (Doug) has been Chief Supply Chain Officer at Darden Restaurants, Inc. since May 2015. Mr.... read more
Brian Foye President of Seasons 52
Mr. Brian Foye has been the President of Seasons 52 at Darden Restaurants, Inc. since December 2012. Mr. Foye leads... read more
Darden Restaurants Salaries
How much does Darden Restaurants pay?
How much do people at Darden Restaurants get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Darden Restaurants is $137,414, or $66 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $134,922, or $64 per hour.
At Darden Restaurants, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $227,043 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $25,500 annually. Average Darden Restaurants salaries by department include: Operations at $150,951, Legal at $176,541, Admin at $72,950, and Engineering at $143,195. Half of Darden Restaurants salaries are above $134,922.
169 employees at Darden Restaurants rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 500 ratings) while 157 employees at Darden Restaurants rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 161 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Darden Restaurants employees include job titles like CS Rep and Director of IT. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Darden Restaurants employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $60k | $60k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $97k | $97k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $134k | $134k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $184k | $184k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $239k | $239k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $268k | $268k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $299k | $299k | 100th Percentile |
$137,414*
Average Compensation
$134,922*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Darden Restaurants Salaries by City
Darden Restaurants Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Darden Restaurants
Diverse employees at Darden Restaurants score the company 72/100 across various culture categories, placing Darden Restaurants in the Top 25% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Darden Restaurants across various culture dimensions.
Our team members are what make the difference at Darden — they are at the heart of everything we do. We know we’re only as good as our people. That’s why we hire the best and create an inclusive environment where diversity of thought and background are valued, everyone is treated with respect and everyone has opportunities to develop and grow their careers.,,
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Darden Restaurants Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Darden Restaurants PTO
Darden Restaurants' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Darden Restaurants' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Sales | 100% |
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Melbourne | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Darden Restaurants
What is Darden Restaurants address?
Darden Restaurants location is at 1000 Darden Center Drive
Who is the CEO of Darden Restaurants?
Darden Restaurants CEO is Gene Lee, their score by employees is 70
What is Darden Restaurants eNPS?
The eNPS for Darden Restaurants is 2
What is Darden Restaurants revenue?
Darden Restaurants revenue is $7B
What is the salary for Operations Manager in Darden Restaurants?
Operations Manager average salary in the US is 82k
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