Does Compass Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Compass Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Compass Group. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Compass Group?

61% of Compass Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Compass Group 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Compass Group?

Catering Assistant (155) , Barista (154) , Supervisor (123) , Manager (112) , Cook (101) , Food Service Worker (95) , Chef (88) , Cashier (81) , Executive Chef (72) , Utility Worker (60) , Waitress (57) , Sous Chef (53) , General Manager (51) , Bartender (50) , Operations Manager (49)

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

"It has been great to meet so many people all over the world that are so passionate about food." ((in 281 reviews)); "Used to be a caring company that was great to work for and had good benefits." ((in 260 reviews)); "Very easy going and friendly staff" ((in 115 reviews)); "Free food at work but the structure of compass is too many chiefs and not enough Indians.." ((in 113 reviews)); "Good work life balance for employees" ((in 101 reviews))

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

"Long hours sometimes but that can be dependent on the unit /site you work at." ((in 213 reviews)); "Bad managers who are high handed" ((in 150 reviews)); "Base salary is low for many positions especially ones where you must travel on a regular basis." ((in 113 reviews)); "No training was given when starting and learned everything from watching others and making mistakes." ((in 80 reviews)); "A lot of false promises from upper management and poor ethics/morals when COVID started and taking care of sick staff members" ((in 75 reviews))

What are employees saying about Compass Group layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Compass Group locations?

Paris , Marseille , Châtillon , Strasbourg , Lyon , Toulouse , Caen , Chartres , Le Mans , Colmar , Marcy-l'Étoile , Forbach , Metz , Saint-Nazaire , Montpellier , Saint-Grégoire , Bordeaux , Athis-Mons , Levallois-Perret , Issy-les-Moulineaux , Montrouge , Boulogne-Billancourt , Louviers , Lille , Dijon , Bourges , Amiens , Marne-la-Vallee

Compass Group reviews

3.4

61% would recommend to a friend

(5,951 total reviews)

Dominic Blakemore

66% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

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Compass Group has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 5,951 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Compass Group 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

6K reviews

5.0

Jan 23, 2025

Good place to work

Helpdesk operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good self development programmes available

Cons

Very similar days, you will often find most days are the same.

4.0

Jan 23, 2025

Work

Utility worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company. Fair salary. Nice people

Cons

Sometimes exhausting in hot weather.

Compass Group Response

1y

Thank you for your review. The weather conditions in remote WA can be brutal, we thank you for your hard work.

5.0

Jan 23, 2025

Fifo

Fifo utility worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive team, career growth, job stability, and a strong focus on safety. Here's a recommendation you can use in English: I highly recommend Compass! Their team is very professional and attentive, and they helped me find the perfect job. Thank you for your support!

Cons

I'm not worried, everything went really well.

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