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 41 reviews)); "The pay is good and reliable." ((in 35 reviews)); "Great leadership and systems in place to succeed." ((in 20 reviews)); "Great work life balance" ((in 15 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)); "Long hours and you pay for parking" ((in 13 reviews)); "Long hours are expected, sometimes no support." ((in 10 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

(682 total reviews)

Ed Brown

74% 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

4.0

Jan 3, 2018

Sup

Anonymous employee

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Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay and great people

Cons

Inconsistent hours, not getting steady work

5.0

Dec 15, 2017

Restaurant Associates; tremendous company to work for!! An entire career's worth of opportunity!

Executive chef

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Restaurant Associates is the industry leader in contract food service management. RA has a portfolio filled with a rich history of running some of the most iconic restaurant operations on a local and national scale. They have collaborated with some of the world’s best brands to create award winning café concepts and continue to be industry leaders in food service management.

Cons

I should have joined the organization sooner in my career.

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. If you have any further feedback please email us info@restaurantassociates.com .

5.0

Dec 12, 2017

Hospitality excellence

Executive chef

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Restaurant Associates has a lot to offer, from corporate dining, restaurants, museums and catering, it’s truly the ultimate hospitality company to work for. It’s a corporate company run by passionate chefs and hospitality professionals. The exposure and opportunities that await you in this company are endless. I have found that if you work hard, never stop learning and get involved with what’s going on in the company you will find so many doors opening on your career path!

Cons

There are no bad comments I can make.

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience about RA. We are excited that your first 3 years with us have been so positive. We strive to provide a culture 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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