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

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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

Dec 6, 2017

Good Place to work

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

very respectful to employees and pays well

Cons

can take too long to get hired by the company

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience about RA. We are excited that your 8 years with us have been so positive. We strive to provide a culture where associates feel they are valued and have growth opportunities. We do take a bit of time in our hire process to ensure it’s a win-win for our candidates for a long term career. If you have any further feedback, please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

5.0

Dec 6, 2017

Executive Chef

Executiv chef

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Opportunities, Team Work and Appreciation throughout the Company!

Cons

Honestly, I do not have any Cons.

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience about RA. We are excited that your 5 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@ restaurant associates .com

2.0

Dec 5, 2017

Stressful and Negative Environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You work with mostly nice people and you get free food. ( Well it is kind of free, around $8.00 a week is taken out for Meal Tax Benefits)

Cons

Terrible Managment, Low Morale in kitchen, extremely stressful because of lack of employees, low pay. I dread waking up in the morning and going to work because of the negative environment.

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We strive to provide an environment where associates feel they are valued, treated fairly and respected. Our associates are encouraged to provide further feedback to info@restaurantassociates.com.

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