Pros
Sodexo is a great place for entry level managers to begin their career. They offer a decent starting salary and the ability to train at a variety of different facilities. I enjoyed the on-boarding process where they sent you to classes to learn all about the company, its mission, vision and values, and it gave you an opportunity to meet other new employees in different divisions. At the unit, the work load was heavy but managable. Sodexo gave me the tools to do my job and provided me additional training when requested. Overall the experience was good up until the end.
Cons
In the beginning of my career, the starting pay and benefits program were good compared to the competition. But as the years went on, Senior Management pushed more of the cost burdon onto the employees shoulders. Basic catistrophic medical coverage use to be less than $10.00 per week, and has soared to over $60.00 per week. It is truly awful. In general, the Health Insurance they offer is costly compared to other similar employers. I did enjoy the Free meals in-unit and Sodexo was good at communcicating changes that were occuring world wide. Another downside is their diversity program. They focus so much on diversity, at times they hire based on racial status and not based on ability. Sodexo has horrible senior leadership and support. The company downsized HR and Finance departments in 2007 and the level of service provided afterwards was horrible and remains so today.