Does Sodexo pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sodexo employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 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?

70% of Sodexo employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sodexo 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 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 (84) , 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 547 reviews)); "Great people and a real desire to improve the quality of life for our customers." ((in 450 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 164 reviews)); "Friendly staff and the People Centre are amazing!" ((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 749 reviews)); "Low pay and not enough hour" ((in 532 reviews)); "Really annoying and bad managers" ((in 268 reviews)); "Long hours on race days at Ascot (which are potentially good if you want more ££)" ((in 259 reviews)); "Low salaries and there is no variation weather u have less exp or more exp your seniors." ((in 177 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

Sodexo reviews

3.6

70% would recommend to a friend

(6,681 total reviews)

Sophie Bellon

80% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

3.1

Compensation and benefits

Sodexo has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 6,681 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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7K reviews

1.0

Dec 26, 2012

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General manager

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Pros

I bled for this company......

Cons

Contract ended by client due to financial concerns. Client was very happy with management but not with Sodexo. Laid off after 24 years of service. No assistance from HR, no severance, not a phone call or e-mail from DM or VP from Mid-Atlantic Region.....after 24 years!!!

1.0

Dec 4, 2011

Kiss ups and self promotion are rewarded more than hard work and competence

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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Pros

Competitive pay as long as you negotiate when you start. Don't count on much after that. If you just want stability with no chance for advancement then this is the place. I shouldn't say that if you are a kiss up and self promoting backstabbing SOB then you'll be promoted. Management seems to promote incompetence and unethical behavior.

Cons

Don't expect management to have a clue about what it takes to do your job. If you want to succeed make your boss look really good and do anything he/she asks no matter how far outside your job scope and responsibilities it is. They love a good suck up. You'll get promoted and expected to work even harder to cover your bosses mistakes. If you have a good idea that could help the company, expect to have to explain it in one sentence. Managements attention span is about 60 seconds and they are usually deciding what you are saying within the first three words. Otherwise, just keep it to yourself. If you make it happen without there knowledge they will either take credit for it or forget somehow you did it. Don't expect any strategic direction here it's all reactive and tactical.

5.0

Nov 20, 2019

Caring people and paced environment

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

quick and thorough training Managers care about you and check-in but aren't overbearing Everyone is easily accessible if you have any concerns Create a safe environment

Cons

No downside. Sometimes managers are buried in work and you can tell their stressed by it doesn't stop them from responding on time and dealing with issues.

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