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 67 reviews)); "The pay is good and reliable." ((in 46 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 41 reviews)); "Great leadership and systems in place to succeed." ((in 21 reviews)); "Great support and training!" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Poor management; corner" ((in 36 reviews)); "Managers are horrible, they look for a reason to fire you before you get into the union" ((in 18 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 11 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 reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(118 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

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

118 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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4.0

Aug 17, 2020

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Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Job security, good pay, bonus, hours

Cons

Company is growing which is great but that personal touch with senior management is starting to be missed.

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience about RA. We also appreciate your thoughtful advice that can continue to make us a better organization. RA’s leadership is committed in promoting a collaborative culture that engages our teams through enthusiasm and excitement around the business. Covid has been especially challenging to get out to the business to see everyone, which is the spirit of RA leadership. Please be sure to join us on our weekly Town Hall meetings where you can ask RA leaders anything that is on your mind. Please continue to let us know how you feel info@restaurantassociates.com

3.0

Aug 14, 2020

Great Leadership, Lacks support from executives

Event captain

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun Events. Great Leadership. Good food for guests.

Cons

Events can be strenuous. It can be long before breaks are given for certain events (rare). No bonus or anything for going above and beyond. Tips are not allowed.

Restaurant Associates Response

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your thoughts and experience with CxRA. Thank you for all you do! We do recognize that working catering events take a special person to deliver on the RA hospitality promise with our premier clients. Did you know that in response to Covid & Safety training, our new software is assisting our managers scheduling your breaks? And yes, these roles are non-tipped, our staff hourly rates are above minimum wage and above our competitors. The expectation is that our guests should be enjoying an event that they have been invited to. Please continue to provide us feedback info@restaurantassociates.com

5.0

Aug 4, 2020

Great Place to Work

Assistant general manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of growth opportunities, leadership is conscientious regarding current issues in the workplace, innovation is encouraged, as is work-life balance.

Cons

Bonuses are not a direct result of performance.

Restaurant Associates Response

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience of 3-5 years with the RA Family. We are especially happy to hear of your confidence in Leadership and our Passion around creating an inspired environment not only around food but in promoting a collaborative culture that engages our teams through enthusiasm and excitement around the business. If you have any further feedback please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

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