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

Restaurant Associates reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(683 total reviews)

Ed Brown

68% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (683 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

683 reviews

5.0

Jun 6, 2021

Great company/great values

Director of dining services

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture, company values, people centric, diversity etc.

Cons

Communication can be lacking, management promotes favorites not based on performance & pay not fair

Restaurant Associates Response

4y

We are appreciative that you took the time to share your thoughtful advise to continue to make us better. We remain committed in creating a common sense of purpose, that inspires others to do their very best through trust, transparency and respect. Please be sure to join us on our weekly Town Hall meetings where you can ask RA leaders anything that is on your mind. Continue to let us know how you feel info@restaurantassociates.com

4.0

May 16, 2021

It’s ok.

Cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits and pay and lineient

Cons

All leaders are men, rarely any diversity in management . A little sexist on the interview also. Just a bunch of white men retired of cooking

Restaurant Associates Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience about RA. We also appreciate you taking the time to provide thoughtful advice that can continue to make us a better organization. R/A has partnered with D&I consulting firm Reframe. We have made significant inroads to provide more training, resources to our team members in continuing to evolve our Culture of CARE that creates a workplace environment where all our associates have a sense of belonging,

5.0

May 5, 2021

Growth Potential

Events manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Modern culture philosophy to match the constantly changing economy - Considerate staffing office members - Achievable career growth in the field of hospitality

Cons

- Currently impacted by covid-19 pandemic

Restaurant Associates Response

5y

We appreciate you taking the time to share of your positive experience and your confidence in R/A . We strive to promote a culture that engages our teams through enthusiasm and excitement around the business. We appreciate all that you have done to support R/A through Covid.

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Jobs at Restaurant Associates

FOOD SERVICE UTILITY (FULL TIME)

CATERING ATTENDANT (ON CALL)

FOOD SERVICE WORKER (FULL TIME)

CONCESSIONS SUPERVISOR (SEASONAL)