Does National Restaurant Association pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, National Restaurant Association employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at National Restaurant Association. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at National Restaurant Association?

21% of National Restaurant Association employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated National Restaurant Association 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.3 for culture and values and 2.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at National Restaurant Association?

Manager (13) , Director (7) , Anonymous (3) , Certification Specialist (3) , Intern (3) , Contractor (2) , Coordinator (2) , Customer Service (2) , Editor (2) , Marketing (2) , Product Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at National Restaurant Association according to real employee reviews?

"The benefits are great." ((in 35 reviews)); "Nice office space." ((in 8 reviews)); "Great people, overall." ((in 6 reviews)); "The office is beautiful and inviting." ((in 5 reviews)); "Great coworkers at the lower levels" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at National Restaurant Association according to real employee reviews?

"leadership is weak" ((in 14 reviews)); "The culture is toxic" ((in 9 reviews)); "CEO is absolutley clueless." ((in 7 reviews)); "poor culture and senior management" ((in 4 reviews)); "Making Paralysis at Management Levels: Many managers and directors are either unwilling or unable to make timely, informed decisions." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about National Restaurant Association layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about National Restaurant Association layoffs and their outlook for job security at National Restaurant Association in 2026.

What are the top reviewed National Restaurant Association locations?

Chicago , Washington , Orlando , Madison , Minneapolis

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2.3

21% would recommend to a friend

(141 total reviews)

Michelle Korsmo

11% approve of CEO

14% positive business outlook

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National Restaurant Association has an employee rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars, based on 141 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The National Restaurant Association employee rating is 38% below average for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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141 reviews

1.0

Mar 13, 2021

The most vile place I have ever worked

Anonymous employee

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Pros

The checks clear The annual conference in Chicago is amazing

Cons

The leadership is vile The culture is toxic The employees are snakes Totally unprofessional workplace

5.0

Dec 24, 2016

great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great organization with terrific benefits and progressive leaders

Cons

sometimes difficult to understand all the competing priorities within the Association

3.0

Jul 9, 2016

Marketing Specialist

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a fun industry to represent.

Cons

Management needs improvement across the board.

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