Is Restaurant Associates a good company to work for?

Restaurant Associates has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 712 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months. 77% of employees would recommend working at Restaurant Associates to a friend and 75% 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 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Restaurant Associates. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Restaurant Associates?

77% of Restaurant Associates employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Restaurant Associates 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 4.1 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 65 reviews)); "The pay is good and reliable." ((in 42 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 39 reviews)); "Great leadership and systems in place to succeed." ((in 21 reviews)); "Lots of overtime, great team to work with" ((in 11 reviews))

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

"Poor management; corner" ((in 34 reviews)); "Managers are horrible, they look for a reason to fire you before you get into the union" ((in 20 reviews)); "Long hours and you pay for parking" ((in 15 reviews)); "Little to no work life balance" ((in 14 reviews)); "Long hours are expected, sometimes no support." ((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

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Restaurant Associates reviews

4.1

77% would recommend to a friend

(118 total reviews)

Ed Brown

79% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Career opportunities

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Work/Life balance

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Senior management

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

118 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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4.0

Jan 15, 2018

Associate Controller

Associate controller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a great company to work for with an insane amount of mobility in terms of opportunities and promotions. The pay for management is decent and the additional perks and discounts are pretty sweet as well.

Cons

The health benefits, while standard, could be a bit better. Mind you, it's determined by region and therefore might be better in one area compared to another.

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience about RA. We are excited that your first year with us have been so positive and our core values of creating culture where associates feel they are valued and have growth opportunities have become apparent to you! Please check out: www.compass-usa.com/national-business-group-health-honors-compass-group-usa-best-employers-healthy-lifestyles-award If you have any further feedback, please email us infoinfo@restaurantassociates.com

5.0

Jan 12, 2018

Regional Chef

Regional executive chef

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culinary Professionals, Hospitality Excellence, Premier venues & clients, competitive benefits

Cons

Colleagues spread out, lack of individual performance indicators

Restaurant Associates Response

We are excited to hear that your 10 years with RA have been so fulfilling that you rated us a 5! 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 encourage you to provide further feedback, so that we can better understand your concerns, please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

5.0

Jan 11, 2018

RA a great place to work!

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Focus on restaurant quality food, attention to safety, Hospitality Hero program and career growth. I work with the best of the best people in the industry.

Cons

Long hours some days, pay is good but could always be more.

Restaurant Associates Response

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience of 8 years with the RA Family. We are especially happy to hear that you appreciate your manager and team members. We strive to promote a Recognition culture around our Hospitality Heroes 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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