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 69 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 41 reviews)); "The pay is good and reliable." ((in 34 reviews)); "Great leadership and systems in place to succeed." ((in 18 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 33 reviews)); "Managers are horrible, they look for a reason to fire you before you get into the union" ((in 19 reviews)); "Little to no work life balance" ((in 13 reviews)); "Long hours and you pay for parking" ((in 13 reviews)); "Staff are being payed bare minimum and often work long hours above average 9" ((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

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

May 31, 2022

Growing and exciting company

Regional director of operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of opportunities to learn and grow!

Cons

Big company, so sometimes it takes a while to get to know everyone.

Restaurant Associates Response

4y

Thank you for rating R/A a 5! And happy to hear that your experience lives up to our values in providing a culture where associates feel they are valued and have growth opportunities to learn and grow! & appreciate of 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. If you have any further feedback please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

5.0

May 31, 2022

Best In Class

Vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Caring, innovative company with focus on People & Growth. Starts with being Delicious & delivering Outstanding Hospitality

Cons

None that I can think of at this time.

Restaurant Associates Response

4y

Thank you for rating R/A a 5! We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience. We strive to provide a culture where associates feel they are valued and have growth opportunities. Our aspiration goal is for all of our associates to be emotionally and intellectually committed to the company’s success Please continue to let us know how you feel info@restaurantassociates.com

5.0

May 19, 2022

Good Company, Good People

Marketing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Amazing people & excellent culture - Cares for personal/career growth - Emphasis on Diversity/Inclusion - Great Food, Service & Hospitality

Cons

- no cons, simply amazing.

Restaurant Associates Response

4y

We are so appreciative that you took the time to share your positive experience with the R/A Family. We are especially happy to hear of your passion and confidence in being part of an inspired environment and 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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Jobs at Restaurant Associates

FOOD SERVICE UTILITY (FULL TIME)

CATERING ATTENDANT (ON CALL)

DISHWASHER (SEASONAL)

FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER (SEASONAL)