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 62 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 39 reviews)); "The pay is good and reliable." ((in 38 reviews)); "Great leadership and systems in place to succeed." ((in 21 reviews)); "Great work life balance" ((in 15 reviews))

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

"Poor management; corner" ((in 35 reviews)); "Managers are horrible, they look for a reason to fire you before you get into the union" ((in 19 reviews)); "Long hours and you pay for parking" ((in 13 reviews)); "Long hours are expected, sometimes no support." ((in 10 reviews)); "Senior management is giving way to many units to over see." ((in 5 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

Jan 29, 2021

Great company

Cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pays well, company cares. Easy to move around the company.

Cons

Can be clique like. Can be hard in some cliques.

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive 5 star experience with the RA Family! 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. If you have any further feedback please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

5.0

Jan 28, 2021

Opportunity is endless

Executive chef

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good hours Lots of support Great pay

Cons

Different from restaurants Not as much creativity and freedom

Restaurant Associates Response

We are appreciative that you took the time to share your positive experience with the RA Family. And happy to hear that your 5 star experience lives up to our values in providing a culture where associates feel they are valued and have growth opportunities. If you have any further feedback please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

4.0

Jan 22, 2021

Miss working here

Food runner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Enjoy working with the diverse people

Cons

Some workers felt that because they was there longer they can do whatever they want

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We strive to provide an environment where associates feel they are valued, treated fairly and respected. We also appreciate you taking the time to provide thoughtful advice that can continue to make us a better organization. Our associates are encouraged to provide further feedback, please email us info@restaurantassociates.com.

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