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 13% 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 66 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 38 reviews)); "The pay is good and reliable." ((in 36 reviews)); "Great leadership and systems in place to succeed." ((in 17 reviews)); "Lots of overtime, great team to work with" ((in 10 reviews))

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

"Poor management; corner" ((in 32 reviews)); "Managers are horrible, they look for a reason to fire you before you get into the union" ((in 18 reviews)); "Little to no work life balance" ((in 14 reviews)); "Long hours and you pay for parking" ((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

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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

Mar 28, 2024

Open, Caring place to work

Vp operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I just started and everyone has been very open and welcoming. It seems like many people I’ve met have been with the company for a long time and are very happy.

Cons

Haven’t found anything yet so far!

Restaurant Associates Response

2y

WELCOME to R/A! 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 R/A Family! We are especially happy to hear that your experience exemplifies R/A's hospitality vision. When we CARE, we Connect, Anticipate, Respect and Exceed.

5.0

Mar 25, 2024

Impeccable Team Atmosphere

Assistant general manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great communication throughout the company and great leaders directing the vision and goals of the future. Outstanding amount of resources available to all employees to operate and achieve goals on a timely manner.

Cons

Schedule can be inconsistent at a managerial level

Restaurant Associates Response

2y

We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us a positive review "5" on Glassdoor. And took the time to let us know how excited and connected you feel as being part of 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 while having FUN too. Please continue to let us know how you feel info@restaurantassociates.com

2.0

Mar 25, 2024

Review

Pantry attendant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Weekly pay, great location, great perks.

Cons

Lack of professionalism. Managers are shady and petty. My position was switched out of spite. Then I was lied to and told they were cutting hours so they could get rid of me. This was all because my supervisor had a personal issue with me. I was unfairly pushed out of the job. They ended up hiring 3 other people right after.

Restaurant Associates Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience about R/A. We also appreciate you taking the time to provide thoughtful advice that can continue to make us a better organization. From the top down our commitment is to our associates. We strive to promote an environment and create a culture where associates feel they are valued and being heard.

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