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?

"Good benefits when in union unit" ((in 65 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 41 reviews)); "The pay is good and reliable." ((in 39 reviews)); "Great leadership and systems in place to succeed." ((in 19 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 20 reviews)); "Long hours and you pay for parking" ((in 12 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 8 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.

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

1.0

Sep 12, 2017

Petty and dirty

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flex schedule , at least 5 words for pros

Cons

There is always something wrong with every job, but this one is the far worst. I'm in one of the museums on the mall. My fist couple of weeks I saw that you could open someone else's cash draw and do as you please. Ps, cashiers register came up short. Then you have employees telling the mangers what they are going to do and not do. The whole damn team is messed up. To many problems from the person that makes the schedule to the Gm to her boss.

Restaurant Associates Response

8y

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.

3.0

Sep 11, 2017

Catering Butler

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Extremely flexible schedule. Decent pay. Simple job.

Cons

In Georgia, they want you to work as both a butler and houseman. A lot of setups and breakdowns.

Restaurant Associates Response

8y

We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience 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

4.0

Aug 28, 2017

Catering Bartender

Catering bartender

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Extremely flexible schedule. Shift acceptance based. Easy to get days covered if unavailable. Perfect for performance based careers looking to survive.

Cons

Can require travel to far parts of the Tri-state area

Restaurant Associates Response

8y

We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience 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

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