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      Restaurant Associates

      Part of Compass Group USA

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      Restaurant Associates reviews

      3.9

      71% would recommend to a friend

      (683 total reviews)
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      Ed Brown

      73% approve of CEO

      74% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.2

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.0

      Career opportunities

      3.9

      Culture & values

      3.9

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Compensation and benefits

      3.4

      Senior management

      Restaurant Associates has an employee rating of 3.9 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).

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Reviews by job title

      683 reviews
      5.0
      Apr 4, 2025

      Great Place to work

      Executive pastry chef
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Hours Managers Growth Opportunities Training

      Cons

      Lack of equipment poor communication amongst departments

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      Restaurant Associates Response
      1y
      Thank you for choosing R/A! We are excited to hear that your first year has been so fulfilling. We strive to provide a culture where associates feel they are valued and have the tools to do their jobs. Thank you for the advise. We would like to hear more so that we can help-Please emails us at info@restaurantassociates.com
      2.0
      Apr 1, 2025

      Pros and cons

      Waiter
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Weekly pay Flexibility Cool places

      Cons

      Left feeling unappreciated most times

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      Restaurant Associates Response
      1y
      Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience about RA. I am truly sorry that your experience doesn't lineup with our values, From the top down our commitment is to our associates; We are continuously reviewing and making improvements striving to ensure our associates are connected to the business. We encourage you to provide further feedback, so that we can better understand your individual concerns, please email us info@restaurantassociates.com
      5.0
      Mar 31, 2025

      Love it here

      Director of catering
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      M-F schedule in most locations. Every major holiday off. Above average compensation. Longevity rewarded.

      Cons

      It’s easy to get stuck in one role indefinitely. This is a pro and a con depending on your perspective.

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      Restaurant Associates Response
      1y
      We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with the R/A Family. We are especially happy to hear that your experience exemplifies our Core Values of Premium Quality and Caring for our People that are at the heart of what we believe in. If you have any further feedback, please email us info@restaurantassociates.com
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