Does Restaurant Associates pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Restaurant Associates employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 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 65 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 39 reviews)); "The pay is good and reliable." ((in 37 reviews)); "Great leadership and systems in place to succeed." ((in 22 reviews)); "Good work life balance with an abundance of jobs in the more traditional Mon" ((in 16 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)); "Long hours and you pay for parking" ((in 13 reviews)); "Staff are being payed bare minimum and often work long hours above average 9" ((in 11 reviews)); "Incompetent staff, both upper management and low level employees are super apathetic and are just there for money." ((in 7 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

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.5

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

4.0

Jan 30, 2019

RA

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Best in class operators Room for advancement RA is like family

Cons

Pay scale needs to be adjusted

Restaurant Associates Response

We are so excited that you have chosen Restaurant Associates and took the time to let us know how connected you feel as being part of the RA Family! We are especially happy to hear that your experience exemplifies our Core Values of Premium Quality and Caring for our People who are at the heart of what we do. We also do strive to provide a competitive salary, I would encourage to speak with your VP or Please reach out to info@restaurantassociates.com

5.0

Jan 30, 2019

Learned a lot and still learning.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Bouncing between locations all over Upstate New York among diverse staffs and chefs, keeps everyday interesting.

Cons

Bouncing between locations all over Upstate New York in a snow storm is hard.

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

4.0

Jan 30, 2019

Good but always room for better

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Delivering Hospitality Excellence to Premier Clients

Cons

Forced relationships with approved vendors

Restaurant Associates Response

We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience. We strive to provide a culture of CARE 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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