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

Aug 17, 2020

Great company to work for

Chef

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Love RA's inclusive and diverse work environment

Cons

No cons for me at this point

Restaurant Associates Response

5y

YIPPEE! We are so excited that you have chosen Restaurant Associates and took the time to let us know how excited and connected you feel as being part of the RA Family! We are especially happy to hear that your experience exemplifies RA's hospitality vision. When we CARE, we Connect, Anticipate, Respect and Exceed. Please continue to let us know how you feel info@restaurantassociates.com

5.0

Aug 17, 2020

Great Company with Great Benefits

Regional director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Senior Leadership, Benefits, Work/Life Balance, Learning and Development, Career Growth

Cons

Can feel too large at times

Restaurant Associates Response

5y

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience of 10 years with the RA Family. Congratulations! 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. Please know if you feeling like its BIG, we have grown, but please reach out at anytime to me if you need to. thank you.

5.0

Aug 17, 2020

Great Company to work for!

Food service director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have been working for RA for almost 23 years and I have to say...its been an amazing journey. Great leadership, amazing counterparts, good benefits and the ability to grow within the company is endless.

Cons

Work life balance can be a challenge depending the position you hold as with many other employers.

Restaurant Associates Response

5y

Firstly- THANK YOU for your 23 years of contributions! We value all our associates who have joined us, grow with us and stay with us. Did you know our turn over is 8%? thank you for being part of the company success . We are grateful for your dedication and contributions that have brought us here. Please continue to be a strong mentor and share your inspired experiences to those around.

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