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?

"Great benefits and the company encourages growth from within." ((in 61 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 41 reviews)); "The pay is good and reliable." ((in 37 reviews)); "Great leadership and systems in place to succeed." ((in 18 reviews)); "staff is great, laid back and easy" ((in 10 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 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.

Restaurant Associates reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(683 total reviews)

Ed Brown

73% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (683 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

683 reviews

4.0

May 4, 2020

Not bad

Hospitality assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay, fairly forgiving on time off

Cons

No backbone against there client, no matter the situation.

Restaurant Associates Response

5y

We are appreciative that you took the time to share your positive experience with the RA Family. We are excited that your first years with us have been so positive. 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

4.0

Apr 30, 2020

Great gig for an entry level cook

Cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Generally high level clients, along with benefits.

Cons

The corporate work style can turn some off; many inspections (minimal micro managing though)

Restaurant Associates Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to post your feedback with your 3 years with RA. From the top down our commitment is to our associates. We strive to promote a collaborative culture that engages our teams through enthusiasm and excitement around the business. If you have any further feedback please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

1.0

Mar 30, 2020

Poor Management

Catering manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good interview experience, and nice people.

Cons

Communication, and no trust

Restaurant Associates Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. I am sorry your experience with RA did not match with our Culture of CARE promise. We'd like to learn more about your experience and how we can improve. Please email us at info@restaurantassociates.com

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