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?

"Great benefits and the company encourages growth from within." ((in 62 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 39 reviews)); "The pay is good and reliable." ((in 38 reviews)); "Great leadership and systems in place to succeed." ((in 21 reviews)); "Great work life balance" ((in 15 reviews))

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

"Poor management; corner" ((in 35 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 13 reviews)); "Long hours are expected, sometimes no support." ((in 10 reviews)); "Senior management is giving way to many units to over see." ((in 5 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

Feb 26, 2018

Part of the RA Family

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great People. Great Clients. Many Perks since I started using the online discount marketplace (I should of been using that a while ago!) A great company that appreciates their employees, and recognizes them as well.

Cons

There are some people I'm not exactly fond of in the organization. Other than that, there are not many cons that are deal breakers. I think most organizations have flaws, so the few inconveniences for me are definitely tolerable.

Restaurant Associates Response

8y

Thank you for taking the time to provide such a thoughtful review. We appreciate your input and are so happy to hear how much you are enjoying being part of the RA Family. We strive to provide a culture where associates feel they are valued and have growth opportunities. Did you now our internal promotion rate averages 67%! If you have any further feedback please email us info@restaurantassociates.com .

3.0

Feb 23, 2018

Bad communication

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, a little travel in the beginning.

Cons

Bad communication, had to do other peoples jobs for a long period while they hired replacements.

Restaurant Associates Response

8y

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with the RA Family. We strive to promote a collaborative culture that engages our teams through enthusiasm and excitement around the business. We appreciate your feedback on communication as this is a Top Priority in our People Matters Strategy. If you have any further thoughts or ideas please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

5.0

Feb 23, 2018

Quality Food Service Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They walk the talk about quality and taking care of their people. Great support in the main office. Great managers and employees.

Cons

Not too much at all

Restaurant Associates Response

8y

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. If you have any further feedback, please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

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