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

3.0

Mar 7, 2018

Solid company, but corporate structure can use a refresh

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Job security Autonomy Benefits package Workplace policies that encourage safety and fairness

Cons

Lacking teamwork Work-life balance non-existent They value tenure over talent Corporate structure is extremely limiting to professional growth Inflexible and working environments

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. We strive to promote an environment and create a culture where associates feel they are valued and being heard. I would truly appreciate you reaching out to me directly rcerrati@restaurantassocites.com

5.0

Mar 5, 2018

It’s a company that allows you to learn to grow and climb up the ladder.

Cafe manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This is a World class organization with many job locations offered worldwide that provide you with competitive and fair opportunities.

Cons

Unlike many organizations this one sets the bar pretty high and their expectations far exceed what most companies seek but at the same time this is great if your seeking the ultimate challenge.

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for rating RA a 5! and taking the time to provide such a thoughtful review. We appreciate your input and are so happy to hear how much you are enjoying being part of the RA Family. We strive to provide a culture where associates feel they are valued and have growth opportunities. Did you now our internal promotion rate averages 67%! If you have any further feedback please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

5.0

Feb 26, 2018

Part of the RA Family

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great People. Great Clients. Many Perks since I started using the online discount marketplace (I should of been using that a while ago!) A great company that appreciates their employees, and recognizes them as well.

Cons

There are some people I'm not exactly fond of in the organization. Other than that, there are not many cons that are deal breakers. I think most organizations have flaws, so the few inconveniences for me are definitely tolerable.

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide such a thoughtful review. We appreciate your input and are so happy to hear how much you are enjoying being part of the RA Family. We strive to provide a culture where associates feel they are valued and have growth opportunities. Did you now our internal promotion rate averages 67%! If you have any further feedback please email us info@restaurantassociates.com .

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