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 64 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 39 reviews)); "The pay is good and reliable." ((in 34 reviews)); "Great leadership and systems in place to succeed." ((in 19 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 34 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 14 reviews)); "Long hours are expected, sometimes no support." ((in 10 reviews)); "Senior management is giving way to many units to over see." ((in 5 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

5.0

Dec 12, 2017

Top notch employer for Culinary and Dining services

Dining services director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company embraces development, career advancement, recognizing achievements, opportunity to work in the bast locations in NYC and beyond. Business is growing rapidly.

Cons

I’m am pleased and any suggestions I give to my VP is respectfully acknowledged.

Restaurant Associates Response

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience of 5 years with the RA Family. We are especially happy to hear that Leadership in your VP, takes the time to listen to your ideas. We strive to promote a collaborative culture that engages our teams through enthusiasm and excitement around the business. If you have any further feedback please email us info@restaurantassociates.com .

4.0

Dec 11, 2017

Chef Director

Chef director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Diverse Network of Professionals, Clear and achievable goals, Senior Management actually knows what your going through since they went through the same.

Cons

Extremely tight budget constraints occasionally tie your hands. Growth happens too quickly (not sure if that's good or bad)

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for 10 years of service with RA. We appreciate you taking the time to provide positive feedback on your experience and at the same time recognize some of the challenges we can occasionally encounter. We would encourage your ideas, please email us info@restaurantassociates.com .

5.0

Dec 11, 2017

Enjoying the Challenge

Service director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Autonomy - I am given the tools I need to succeed as well as the ability to use all of my skill set on a daily basis. Growth - The opportunity to grow is tremendous. Your peers and those above present an environment where your wins are acknowledged and celebrated. Innovation - The company is always seeking new ways to move forward.

Cons

The hiring process can be long.

Restaurant Associates Response

We are excited to hear that your first year with RA has been so fulfilling. 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

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