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 541 reviews)); "Great people and a real desire to improve the quality of life for our customers." ((in 445 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 172 reviews)); "Friendly staff and the People Centre are amazing!" ((in 147 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 769 reviews)); "the pay is low and minimum" ((in 539 reviews)); "Really annoying and bad managers" ((in 273 reviews)); "Long hours on race days at Ascot (which are potentially good if you want more ££)" ((in 267 reviews)); "Low salaries and there is no variation weather u have less exp or more exp your seniors." ((in 179 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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7K reviews

2.0

Jun 20, 2012

Stagnant place, French heavy and breeding place for nepotism

Group support function

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- International place and sufficient opportunity for international mobility

Cons

- Senior management has no clue what is happening or what to do - Only way to the top is to be French and / or be adopted by someone - Corrup practies in countries go unpunished because of inability to decide and take action

3.0

May 2, 2026

Good benefits but inconsistent leadership and budget cuts

Salesforce delivery lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good employee benefits at the HQ

Cons

leadership and management inconsistencies, sometimes budget cuts

Sodexo Response

1mo

Merci pour votre retour et votre transparence. Nous sommes ravis que vous souligniez la qualité des avantages proposés au siège, qui s’inscrivent dans notre volonté d’offrir un cadre de travail protecteur et équitable. Nous prenons en revanche très au sérieux vos remarques sur les enjeux de leadership. Depuis 2021, nous renforçons l’accompagnement de nos managers à travers le programme de Leadership Empathique et Collectif, afin de mieux aligner pratiques managériales et valeurs. Vos retours contribuent directement à cette démarche d’amélioration continue.

2.0

Oct 5, 2025

Sodexo vs Compass

Chief hr officer

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Business Outlook

Pros

Sodexo has a long term vision and strategy

Cons

Sodexo has been losing market share and market capitalisation versus Compass and versus Aramark.

Sodexo Response

7mo

Merci pour votre retour et pour vos nombreuses années passées au sein de Sodexo. Nous sommes heureux que vous mettiez en avant la vision et la stratégie qui guident notre groupe, dans un environnement fortement concurrentiel. Merci encore pour votre engagement.

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