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

Mar 19, 2025

Overall it’s Great

Cafe supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

R/a gives you the opportunity to grow within the company if you’re willing to switch positions

Cons

Communication amongst management and higher management sucks when the message needs to be relayed to the associates.

Restaurant Associates Response

We are appreciative that you took the time to share your positive experience with the R/A Family. and Happy to hear of your confidence by rating us a 5! We also appreciate you taking the time to provide thoughtful advice that can continue to make us a better organization. From the top down our commitment is to our associates. Please be sure to join us on our weekly Town Hall meetings , and download the CARE Nudge app, where we send daily communication on what is happening at R/A! If you have any further feedback please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

4.0

Mar 13, 2025

Restaurant Associates

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary Benefits Great People Location

Cons

Long Hours! On your feet for a long period of time.

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for rating R/A a 5! We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience. We strive to provide a culture where associates feel they are valued and a have a sense of belonging.

5.0

Mar 11, 2025

Great Company & Opportunities

Senior catering director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The employees and my team

Cons

I have not experienced a con

Restaurant Associates Response

Thank you for rating R/A a 5! and taking the time to provide such a thoughtful review. We appreciate your input and are so happy to hear how much you are enjoying being part of the R/A Family.

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