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 68 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 42 reviews)); "The pay is good and reliable." ((in 38 reviews)); "Great leadership and systems in place to succeed." ((in 21 reviews)); "Great support and training!" ((in 11 reviews))

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

"Poor management; corner" ((in 37 reviews)); "Managers are horrible, they look for a reason to fire you before you get into the union" ((in 19 reviews)); "Little to no work life balance" ((in 14 reviews)); "Long hours and you pay for parking" ((in 14 reviews)); "Staff are being payed bare minimum and often work long hours above average 9" ((in 12 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

Mar 2, 2020

Great Company to work for

Sous chef

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

company really drives high standards and personal development as well as strong leadership

Cons

the only con that i can think of is that there are not more options towards the midwest

Restaurant Associates Response

We are so excited that you have chosen Restaurant Associates and took the time to let us know that your New Hire experience has been so positive. We strive to provide a culture where associates feel they are valued and have growth opportunities. thank you for letting us know your experience matches this! don't hesitate to to continue to let us know how you feel info@restaurantassociates.com

4.0

Feb 26, 2020

#proudtoworkhere_RA

Restaurant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people at all levels are RA’s best asset!

Cons

The challenge to back fill open positions. Hiring Managers want to hire the best talent, however, finding the ideal candidate may take longer than expected.

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience about RA. 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

Feb 21, 2020

Great company with growth opportunities

Regional executive chef

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunities for growth even in management.

Cons

Tough to learn systems, but worth the effort.

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for rating RA a 5! And happy to hear that your experience lives up to our values in providing a culture where associates feel they are valued and have growth opportunities. And appreciate your feedback on learning our systems, we know this can take a while and thank you for being patient for a great outcome to be part of the RA Family.

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