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Restaurant Associates

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Was great job......but. - Sous Chef Restaurant Associates Employee Review

3.0
May 26, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

It allowed me to have great hours! Union benefits after 30 days. 15-20 minute commute by subway. One of the cleanest kitchens ever. Great staff, good management.

Cons

The exception was a very quick learning curve. A curve you could never measure up to. The Chef was unethical and demeaning in showing what was expected of me. I felt he wanted me to fail from the start.

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Restaurant Associates Response
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Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. From the top down our commitment is to our associates. We strive to promote a collaborative culture of CARE that engages our teams. Please take the time to tell us more about your experience and how we can improve. Please email us at info@restaurantassociates.com

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