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 63 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 43 reviews)); "The pay is good and reliable." ((in 34 reviews)); "Great leadership and systems in place to succeed." ((in 17 reviews)); "Good work life balance with an abundance of jobs in the more traditional Mon" ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Restaurant Associates according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management; corner" ((in 36 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 16 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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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

Oct 15, 2015

The good , bad and ugly

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary and bonus is really good . Great company to be innovative and creative.

Cons

Senior management is giving way to many units to over see. Company needs more regional directors.

Restaurant Associates Response

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. We appreciate your feedback on streamlining communication channels and process as this is a Top Priority in our People Matters Strategy. If you have any further thoughts or ideas please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

5.0

Oct 14, 2015

Director of Catering

Director of catering

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large company in NYC with growth potential.

Cons

Not enough corporate leadership and each unit is managed differently.

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for rating RA a 5! We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience . If you have any further feedback to share please email us at info@restaurantassociates.com

3.0

Oct 8, 2015

Ok

Cashier/barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, full time, free meal, great customers, beautiful set up.

Cons

Managing not so good, if you are new you get to do all the things the old ones don't wanna do.

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience about RA. We care very deeply for our associates and always looking for ways to improve. If you have any further feedback please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

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