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Restaurant Associates

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Quality organization - Executive Chef Restaurant Associates Employee Review

4.0
Aug 27, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

The leadership of RA is positive and respectful. They demonstrate they care and take pride in the company. I always had a positive experience when dealing with the CEO, Senior Leaders, and Culinary Leadership from corporate. Great people.

Cons

Unit leadership was not supportive for managers, created and pushed a toxic environment. Development on site was not supportive of growth. Promotions based on friendships rather than qualifications. Unit leadership supported a "do as I say, not as I do" direction.

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Restaurant Associates Response
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Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. Because taking care of associates is at the heart of our core values, we strive to ensure our associates have equal access to growth and development opportunities. I am disappointed to hear your individual experience was not part of what we promote and encourage you to provide further feedback, please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

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