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 41 reviews)); "Great people, overall." ((in 9 reviews)); "Nice office space." ((in 6 reviews)); "The office is beautiful and inviting." ((in 6 reviews)); "Competitive Pay" ((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 8 reviews)); "CEO is absolutley clueless." ((in 7 reviews)); "Hollow opportunities and promises that lead to nothing." ((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.

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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

Ratings by category

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Work/Life balance

2.3

Culture & values

2.1

Career opportunities

1.8

Senior management

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

3.0

Oct 5, 2015

Contract editor

Editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has a friendly relaxed environment and nice work space.

Cons

I wouldn't really know about the cons, I was a contract employee and new my term of employment would not be extended. It was a pleasant experience.

4.0

Jun 25, 2015

Programming

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great staff and a great industry

Cons

sometimes slow at making decisions

5.0

Jan 30, 2015

Great association!

Intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The new locations is beautiful, the work is interesting and important, and the company culture is great.

Cons

At times, workload was not challenging.

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