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

Oct 18, 2021

Great Place to Work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing Food and Amazing People. Focused on Great Service and a CARE attitude towards their employees.

Cons

The hospitality industry is going through changes but RA is adjusting and adapting in order to continue to grow

Restaurant Associates Response

4y

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience of 20 years with the R/A Family. Congratulations! 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. Further appreciate your understanding of how we all have had to lean as a family to pull through Covid together. We will get there and thank you for all your and our team members help and support. If you have any further feedback, please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

4.0

Oct 18, 2021

RA

Vice president of operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Family oriented work environment. People First Collaboration amongst your peers Quality of Life

Cons

Diversity & Inclusion Executive Advancement Selling a round peg into a square hole

Restaurant Associates Response

4y

We are appreciative that you took the time to share your positive experience with the R/A Family. R/A’s leadership is committed in promoting a collaborative culture that engages our teams through enthusiasm and excitement around the business. Further, R/A has committed to a 3 year Cultural Transformation Strategy with DEI partner Reframe. We are commitment to make this priority and actionable focus in alignment with our People Matter Strategy.

5.0

Oct 15, 2021

Culture is second to none

Strategy & analytics

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I joined R/A right at the start of the pandemic. It has been a long road for all foodservice companies, but R/A has always focused on its people and employees. I am thrilled to be part of this family.

Cons

Compensation in foodservice is low

Restaurant Associates Response

4y

We truly appreciate you taking the time to let R/A know about your experience and rating of a 5! thank you for sharing of your confidence of all the good things that Make R/A an Employees Choice Glassdoor winner for 2021.

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