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 69 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 40 reviews)); "The pay is good and reliable." ((in 35 reviews)); "Great leadership and systems in place to succeed." ((in 17 reviews)); "Great support and training" ((in 9 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)); "Long hours and you pay for parking" ((in 14 reviews)); "Little to no work life balance" ((in 13 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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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

3.0

May 26, 2015

Was great job......but.

Sous chef

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It allowed me to have great hours! Union benefits after 30 days. 15-20 minute commute by subway. One of the cleanest kitchens ever. Great staff, good management.

Cons

The exception was a very quick learning curve. A curve you could never measure up to. The Chef was unethical and demeaning in showing what was expected of me. I felt he wanted me to fail from the start.

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. From the top down our commitment is to our associates. We strive to promote a collaborative culture of CARE that engages our teams. Please take the time to tell us more about your experience and how we can improve. Please email us at info@restaurantassociates.com

3.0

May 16, 2015

Hard Work, Moderate Pay

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible working hours combined with a staff that was eager to get the job done. Great meals provided at the end of the shift.

Cons

Horrible managent. For instance, if you worked at Penn in Philadelphia, they had a witch there who made people's lives miserable. Not projecting. The management- you never met- they were tentative for calls during working hours but not for after hours- which is when the majority of the work/ time you needed to speak to them was conducted.

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.

2.0

Mar 17, 2015

Unclear expectations

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I worked for an RA outlet off site of their usual large venues.

Cons

The expectations were very vague, and the outlet has since changed hands. Also, they tried to pay us through debit cards that were laden with hidden fees

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience about RA. We also appreciate you taking the time to provide thoughtful advice that can continue to make us a better organization. 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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