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) , Manager (19) , Cafe Manager (18) , 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 43 reviews)); "The pay is good and reliable." ((in 37 reviews)); "Great leadership and systems in place to succeed." ((in 18 reviews)); "The dedication to training and development is like none I've witnessed and the" ((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)); "Little to no work life balance" ((in 15 reviews)); "Long hours and you pay for parking" ((in 13 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

(682 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 682 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

682 reviews

5.0

Jul 22, 2018

A Great Place to Be!

Food service director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent Training Programs and opportunity for advancement. The Support Staff is responsive and works with units to reach goals. Strict enforcement of local/state regulations. Upper Management is reachable and responds to all concerns. You get out of it what you put into it. If you work hard and support others you can continue to grow with the company. This is no company for those who want to sit back and collect a paycheck. The standards are set high and the expectation is that you surpass them, that should be your goal if you are looking to be a fit with RA.

Cons

I have been with the company 15+ years at different locations and I have seen it grow and develop and really perfect many of their systems, they are always working to improve. Things aren't always perfect, but they work to resolve and improve constantly. I don't have any notable cons.

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 with 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

Jul 4, 2018

MIT

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits. Internal promotions. Nation wide company.

Cons

Salaried employees worked very hard

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for rating RA a 5! We strive to provide a culture where associates feel they are valued and have growth opportunities. Did you know our internal promotion rate averages 67%! We appreciate your input and taking the time to leave us a review!

3.0

Jun 30, 2018

RA Review

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Plenty of room to grow at any unit.

Cons

Sometimes too many hands in the pot. Need better leaders that get their hands dirty.

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. And Congratulations on 8 years with the RA Family. We also appreciate you taking the time to provide thoughtful advice that can continue to make us a better organization. We care very deeply for our associates and always looking for ways to improve. If you have any further feedback please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

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