Longhorn Steakhouse Management - Culinary Manager Darden Employee Review

2.0
4 Jun 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Consistent paycheck, free meals, bonuses, 401k, insurance. Darden Dimes is nice, but if employees knew that their donations are placed into investments, they probably wouldn't participate.

Cons

Long, long hours. Small yearly increases. Co-managers are lazy and unaccountable. 'Area of operations' rotation (lack of consistency). Labor matrix very unreasonable. 'Utility Program' is a joke - restaurants are dirty and gross. The system is set up to suck the life right of of you and your employees.

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5.0
17 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good place to work and good benefits

Cons

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3.0
1 Jul 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The overall pay is good

Cons

Work life balance Leadership not the best on smaller brands Heavy work load

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