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 65 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 38 reviews)); "The pay is good and reliable." ((in 36 reviews)); "Great leadership and systems in place to succeed." ((in 21 reviews)); "Good work life balance with an abundance of jobs in the more traditional Mon" ((in 16 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 18 reviews)); "Long hours and you pay for parking" ((in 13 reviews)); "Long hours are expected, sometimes no support." ((in 11 reviews)); "Incompetent staff, both upper management and low level employees are super apathetic and are just there for money." ((in 8 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.

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Restaurant Associates

Part of Compass Group USA

Restaurant Associates reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(683 total reviews)

Ed Brown

68% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Career opportunities

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Senior management

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 Restauration industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

683 reviews

5.0

Mar 27, 2021

great place to work

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

it is a place you will love

Cons

the locations keep closing down.

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience about R/A and rating us a 5! While Covid has created many challenges, we remain committed in creating a common sense of purpose, that inspires others to do their very best through trust, transparency and respect. Please continue to let us know how you feel info@restaurantassociates.com

4.0

Mar 25, 2021

Good, steady and reliable, but not much more.

Catering supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work environment, good time off and fair sick time. Decent benefits and a very nice 401k plan.

Cons

Growth and development is very slow to almost non-existent.

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for leaving a review and with thoughtful advise. We strive to provide a culture of CARE where associates feel they are valued and have growth opportunities. Did you know our internal promotion rate averages 67%! Because taking care of associates is one of our core values, we are always looking for ways to ensure our associates have equal access to growth and development opportunities. Please reach out to our member of the HR Team who can assist you in training options on our internal systems. Our associates are encouraged to provide further feedback, please email us info@restaurantassociates.com. We appreciate your input and taking the time to leave us a review!

4.0

Mar 24, 2021

Working at RA

Catering manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great associates and job training!

Cons

Sometimes your not able to create out of the box menus

Restaurant Associates Response

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with the RA Family. We are glad to learn that you enjoy working with your team members and 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. If you have any further feedback please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

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