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 67 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 38 reviews)); "The pay is good and reliable." ((in 37 reviews)); "Great leadership and systems in place to succeed." ((in 18 reviews)); "Great support and training!" ((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 14 reviews)); "Long hours and you pay for parking" ((in 12 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

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

Nov 13, 2017

General Manager

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Restaurant Associates is the premium hospitality provider for premiere clients. RA consistently delivers delicious food and a superlative guest experience. Senior leadership is inspiring and innovative. High potential, hard working employees are afforded with the resources necessary to foster steady career growth.

Cons

None that I can think of at this time. RA is the gold standard in contract food service on the east coast and has a client list to match.

Restaurant Associates Response

We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience of 10 years with the RA Family. 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

5.0

Nov 13, 2017

Great transition from restaurants

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of room for growth in NYC, excellent work-life balance, CEO is amazing

Cons

Sometimes it feels like a huge company

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 .

3.0

Nov 12, 2017

Account could be managed better

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hours are great, benefits are good. The account that I am in has a great atmosphere.

Cons

I can only speak for my account but management could do with alot of improvement.

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We strive to provide and promote 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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