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      Restaurant Associates

      Part of Compass Group USA

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      3.9

      69% would recommend to a friend

      (682 total reviews)
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      Ed Brown

      72% approve of CEO

      72% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.1

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.9

      Career opportunities

      3.8

      Culture & values

      3.8

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Compensation and benefits

      3.4

      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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      682 reviews
      3.0
      Feb 26, 2014

      Great Pay, Horrible Management

      Caterer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Pays exceptionally well, however the worker must be willing to work long hours and be able to maintain a professional attitude when dealing with clients. Gave me great experience with bar tending and customer satisfaction.

      Cons

      Working from Philadelphia, there is absolutely no connection from the main offices, located in New York. The decentralization has both pros and cons, but the cons far outweigh the pros. There are on site 'captains' to report to, and HR representatives are always available on call in New York. Just lack of a Philadelphia office is detrimental to cultivating a comfortable work environment, which RA strives to achieve.

      5.0
      Jan 9, 2014

      Gave Me Exactly What I Needed

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I found work here when work was hard to find anywhere else. It enable me to support myself and gave me the time to work on what I really wanted to do. The work is fast paced and easy once you get used to it. You will get access to some of the coolest buildings and functions in the world.

      Cons

      Most people who do this job do it because they need money to do what they really want to do. If you are looking to grow with a career this is probably not for you.

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      Restaurant Associates Response
      6y
      We are appreciative that you took the time to share your positive experience with the RA Family. and Happy to hear of your confidence by rating us a 5! 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
      Dec 15, 2013

      Great pay and a lot of hours available

      Butler
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      great pay, overtime pay, pick your own hours, pick where you work, weekly checks, opportunity to make a lot of money, good training, seasonal

      Cons

      strict management, expensive uniform (specialty jacket, skid proof shoes, tuxedo pants), easy to get burned out with long hours available, not much room for advancement (limited captain and pantry positions)

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