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

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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

3.0

Jan 9, 2024

Not very professional

Patient dining associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

weekly pay, managers were not micromanaging the employees

Cons

unprofessional staff , low pay rate

Restaurant Associates Response

2y

I am sorry your experience did not match with our Culture of CARE. We care very deeply for our associates and always looking for ways to improve. If you have any further feedback please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

4.0

Dec 26, 2023

Good, could be great

Regional marketing manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Account I was on was great

Cons

Lack of growth in the account or region

Restaurant Associates Response

2y

We are appreciative that you took the time to share your positive experience with the R/A Family. & 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. In 2023, R/A had tremendous growth- we promoted over 50% of our manager openings internally. If you have any further feedback please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

5.0

Dec 21, 2023

RA is a place of respect, wellbeing, and delicious food

Corporate support

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Best company I’ve ever worked for. - Fantastic Food - Great Culture - Incredible Support from Leadership

Cons

None, the company cares for their employees and ensures people are treated fairly

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! RA’s leadership is committed in promoting a collaborative culture that engages our teams through enthusiasm and excitement around the business. Please continue to let us know how you feel info@restaurantassociates.com

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Jobs at Restaurant Associates

FOOD SERVICE UTILITY (FULL TIME)

CATERING ATTENDANT (ON CALL)

EVENT CATERING WAIT STAFF (ON CALL)

SETUP SERVER (PART TIME)

STOREROOM ATTENDANT (FULL TIME)