Is Restaurant Associates a good company to work for?

Restaurant Associates has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 712 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 14% over the last 12 months. 66% of employees would recommend working at Restaurant Associates to a friend and 69% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Restaurant Associates have been left by employees working as General Manager , Executive Chef and Assistant General Manager .

Does Restaurant Associates pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Restaurant Associates employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Restaurant Associates. This rating has decreased by 13% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Restaurant Associates?

66% of Restaurant Associates employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Restaurant Associates 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Restaurant Associates?

Executive Chef (35) , General Manager (34) , Butler (25) , Cook (21) , Director (20) , Cafe Manager (19) , Manager (19) , Sous Chef (18) , Catering Manager (17) , Line Cook (13) , Chef (12) , Assistant General Manager (11) , Food Service Director (8) , Regional Director of Operations (8) , Catering Attendant (7)

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

"Good benefits when in union unit" ((in 70 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 40 reviews)); "The pay is good and reliable." ((in 37 reviews)); "Great leadership and systems in place to succeed." ((in 21 reviews)); "The dedication to training and development is like none I've witnessed and the" ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Poor management; corner" ((in 33 reviews)); "Managers are horrible, they look for a reason to fire you before you get into the union" ((in 19 reviews)); "Long hours and you pay for parking" ((in 15 reviews)); "Little to no work life balance" ((in 14 reviews)); "Long hours are expected, sometimes no support." ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Restaurant Associates layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Restaurant Associates locations?

New York , Washington , Boston , Kennett Square , Cambridge , Philadelphia , Atlanta , Wilmington , McLean , Chicago , Jersey City , Weehawken , Hyde Park , Ann Arbor , Knoxville , Kennet Sq , Richmond , Leesburg , Clifton Park , Los Angeles , Baltimore , Tysons Corner , Bound Brook , Newark , Princeton , Trenton , Blacksburg , Arlington , Lorton , Albany

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Restaurant Associates

Part of Compass Group USA

Restaurant Associates reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(683 total reviews)

Ed Brown

68% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Career opportunities

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Senior management

Restaurant Associates has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 683 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Restaurant Associates employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

683 reviews

4.0

Aug 11, 2021

Restaurant Associates

Executive chef

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Variety of Accounts to work at.

Cons

No cons at this time

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience about R/A. We are excited that your experience with us has been so positive. We strive to provide a culture where associates feel they are valued and have growth opportunities. If you have any further feedback, please email us info@restaurantassociates .com

5.0

Aug 11, 2021

great place

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

amazing people everyone was always helpful and willing to help you learn more. the staff is hands on and will not let you fail

Cons

there was no cons to me. thins ran smooth. it was a great environment to work and great people. nothing went wrong and if it did the managers are always there to help

Restaurant Associates Response

We truly appreciate your taking the time to let us know that your experience with R/A was a 5 star rating! Thank you for letting us of your confidence in the support you had received matches with our Culture of CARE. Please be sure to look for open roles as we rebuild coming out of COVID. And further, we are always available at info@restaurantassociates.com

5.0

Aug 9, 2021

Assistant Controller

Assistant controller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pros for working at Restaurant Associates is that it is a great work environment, growth within company, and hands on learning.

Cons

Cons for working at Restaurant Associates is that work-life balance can be difficult, and non-competitive pay for support team applicants.

Restaurant Associates Response

We truly appreciate your sharing your positive 5 star experience with R/A and confidence around Learning and Growth; where we strive to provide a culture where associates feel they are valued and have growth opportunities. Also thank you for your thoughtful advise that can help us continue to be a better company, We do review our salary practices annually to ensure we remain competitive in the market. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly . many thanks~

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