Does Sodexo pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sodexo employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 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?

74% of Sodexo employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sodexo 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sodexo?

Food Service Worker (327) , General Manager (250) , Supervisor (196) , Manager (189) , Cashier (166) , Cook (156) , Barista (134) , Executive Chef (122) , Operations Manager (120) , Student Worker (119) , Registered Dietitian (106) , Catering Assistant (83) , 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 544 reviews)); "Great people and a real desire to improve the quality of life for our customers." ((in 453 reviews)); "Teamwork Work / Life balance is good" ((in 182 reviews)); "Free food & drinks and great place to work for if you have a good team." ((in 171 reviews)); "Great coworkers and like working with hospital employees" ((in 144 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 775 reviews)); "Low pay and not enough hour" ((in 541 reviews)); "Really annoying and bad managers" ((in 267 reviews)); "Long hours on race days at Ascot (which are potentially good if you want more ££)" ((in 266 reviews)); "Low salaries and there is no variation weather u have less exp or more exp your seniors." ((in 171 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 Sodexo locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Lille , Issy-les-Moulineaux , Nanterre , Marseille , Paris , Lyon , Guyancourt

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3.7

74% would recommend to a friend

(6,679 total reviews)

Sophie Bellon

80% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

3.2

Compensation and benefits

Sodexo has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 6,679 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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2.0

Aug 20, 2008

Not bad if you're an aggressive white male...

Chef manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Can be left to work independently if you strive on that condition.

Cons

Promotions based on politics, not performance. Pay based on race/gender. Expected to work greater than 50 hrs per week on salary, and attend regular meetings (approx. monthly) in the evenings in addition to these hours. Meetings can be over an hour's drive w/no mileage paid, and be up to three hours long.

3.0

Aug 4, 2008

Beware of misleading GM's at Sodexo

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

for someone in the food service industry it is more relaxed than a restaurant. The main functions of a management job are good. Corporate officers/employees are fair and reasonable.

Cons

Each unit/location has its downsides. Working in one location for more than 5 years is not a good idea. The campus service segment is a tough environment, and staying too long can make management take advantage of your knowledge. In addition if you want to take a promotion it is difficult to leave because upper mgmt at the location will have a hard time filling your shoes, so they are less apt to let you go.

3.0

Jul 21, 2008

So close but yet so far.

Executive chef

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The ability to transfer and experience different concepts of the business. To learn the ins and outs of the company from a financial standpoint. The ability to utilize sodexho net and other resources.

Cons

Low wages, mediocre benifits, adequate consistency on schedule. Extremely long hours, sometimes 90 + hours a week with no added compensation for days off lost. Low recognition on jobs well done. Very high turnover, hourly and management.

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