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 66 reviews)); "The pay is good and reliable." ((in 40 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 39 reviews)); "Great leadership and systems in place to succeed." ((in 20 reviews)); "staff is great, laid back and easy" ((in 11 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)); "Long hours and you pay for parking" ((in 14 reviews)); "Little to no work life balance" ((in 13 reviews)); "Long hours are expected, sometimes no support." ((in 9 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

Apr 24, 2024

Personal and professional growth

Director of quality assurance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity to grow and develop while performing own projects. Company offers many avenues of the business to become subject matter experts and contribute to the company’s success

Cons

Be ready to be tapped on the shoulder for many projects that require your full commitment including working weekends.

Restaurant Associates Response

2y

Thank you for rating R/A a 5! and 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 R/A Family. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience about RA. Congratulations on 20+ years with the company, We cannot tell you just how much we are grateful for your dedication and contributions that have brought us here. Please continue to share your inspired experiences to those around you.

5.0

Apr 23, 2024

Love it!

Vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great leadership team that cares about it's associates

Cons

Sometimes takes a while to get hired

Restaurant Associates Response

2y

We are appreciative that you took the time to share your positive experience with the R/A Family. and Happy to hear of your confidence by rating us a 5 and your confidence in leadership. From the top down our commitment is to our associates. We strive to promote a culture that engages our teams through enthusiasm and excitement around the business. Please continue to let us know how you feel info@restaurantassociates.com

5.0

Apr 3, 2024

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

At R/A, we're not just employees; we're ambassadors for providing our guests and clients with exceptional service. Every day, I witness the dedication and talent of our team as we strive to exceed our expectations. The attention to detail, from meticulously prepared dishes to personalized guest interactions, sets us apart. I'm honored to contribute to a company that goes above and beyond to ensure satisfaction and create memorable moments for everyone involved.

Cons

No cons. Since joining R/A, I've experienced unparalleled career growth and learning opportunities.

Restaurant Associates Response

2y

Thank you for rating R/A a 5! 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. Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know that your experience has been so positive

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