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 12% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Restaurant Associates?

71% of Restaurant Associates employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Restaurant Associates 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 4.0 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?

"Good benefits when in union unit" ((in 66 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 17 reviews)); "Lots of overtime, great team to work with" ((in 10 reviews))

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

"Poor management; corner" ((in 32 reviews)); "Managers are horrible, they look for a reason to fire you before you get into the union" ((in 18 reviews)); "Little to no work life balance" ((in 14 reviews)); "Long hours and you pay for parking" ((in 14 reviews)); "Long hours are expected, sometimes no support." ((in 10 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

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(683 total reviews)

Ed Brown

73% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Career opportunities

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Senior management

Restaurant Associates has an employee rating of 3.9 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

Sep 15, 2020

Benefits of a Large Company with a Mom and Pop Feel

Assistant director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Food Focused. Great Reputation. Compensation. Growth

Cons

All jobs have their disadvantages, but RA has the least of the jobs I have had.

Restaurant Associates Response

We are so excited that you have chosen Restaurant Associates and took the time to let us know that your 15 years with the RA Family has been so positive. We are especially happy to hear of your confidence in RA’s leadership; We strive to promote a culture that engages our teams through enthusiasm and excitement around the business. Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know that your experience has been so positive.

5.0

Sep 15, 2020

Great place to work

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great group of people to work with. great support system

Cons

weakly health benefits premiums are high

Restaurant Associates Response

We are appreciative that you took the time to share your positive experience with the RA Family. We are especially happy to hear of your passion and confidence in being part of an inspired team environment ! If you have any further feedback please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

5.0

Aug 25, 2020

Growth

Cafe manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You can growth within the company

Cons

I don’t find any cons at the moment

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for rating RA a 5! We appreciate your input and are so happy to hear how much you are enjoying being part of the RA Family. We strive to provide a culture where associates feel they are valued and have growth opportunities. If you have any further feedback please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

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