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 66 reviews)); "The pay is good and reliable." ((in 39 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 38 reviews)); "Great leadership and systems in place to succeed." ((in 18 reviews)); "Great support and training!" ((in 10 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 12 reviews)); "Staff are being payed bare minimum and often work long hours above average 9" ((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.

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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

Oct 15, 2019

Great Place to work!

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work, outstanding resources, great teamwork

Cons

I have been in my present role for a short period of time and so far no cons

Restaurant Associates Response

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience of 10 years with the RA Family. Congratulations! We strive to provide a culture where associates feel they are valued and are part of teams success. If you have any further feedback, please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

5.0

Oct 15, 2019

Best Place to Work!

Assistant general manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team. Great company. Great work/life balance, which is so rare in NYC and our industry.

Cons

Impossible to work from home :)

Restaurant Associates Response

We are so excited that you have chosen Restaurant Associates and took the time to let us know that your first 2 years experience has been so positive. We strive to promote a culture that engages our teams through enthusiasm and excitement around the business. If you have any further feedback please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

3.0

Oct 14, 2019

Restaurant Associates

Catering manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- RA is a Sector of Compass Group which offers a lot of room for growth and job movement

Cons

- The Hospitality industry requires long work hours

Restaurant Associates Response

We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience of 5 years with the RA Family. We strive to promote a collaborative culture that engages our teams through enthusiasm and excitement around the business. If you have any further thoughts or ideas please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

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