Does Restaurant Associates pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Restaurant Associates employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Restaurant Associates. This rating has decreased by 13% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Restaurant Associates?

66% of Restaurant Associates employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Restaurant Associates 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Restaurant Associates?

Executive Chef (35) , General Manager (34) , Butler (25) , Cook (21) , Director (20) , Cafe Manager (19) , Manager (19) , 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 65 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 38 reviews)); "The pay is good and reliable." ((in 36 reviews)); "Great leadership and systems in place to succeed." ((in 21 reviews)); "Good work life balance with an abundance of jobs in the more traditional Mon" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"Poor management; corner" ((in 33 reviews)); "Managers are horrible, they look for a reason to fire you before you get into the union" ((in 18 reviews)); "Long hours and you pay for parking" ((in 13 reviews)); "Long hours are expected, sometimes no support." ((in 11 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

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(683 total reviews)

Ed Brown

68% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

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Restaurant Associates has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 683 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).

Reviews by job title

683 reviews

5.0

Jun 8, 2021

The people made up the company

Vice president of operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Terrific sense of collaboration, team effort.

Cons

Some of the systems and processes are too slow and not agile enough for what the field staff need.

Restaurant Associates Response

4y

We are appreciative that you took the time to share your positive 5 star experience with the RA Family. RA’s leadership is committed in promoting a collaborative culture that engages our teams through enthusiasm and excitement around the business. Further RA has committed to a 3 year Cultural Transformation Strategy with DEI partner Reframe. We are commitment to make this priority and actionable focus in alignment with our People Matter Strategy.

5.0

Jun 6, 2021

Great company/great values

Director of dining services

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture, company values, people centric, diversity etc.

Cons

Communication can be lacking, management promotes favorites not based on performance & pay not fair

Restaurant Associates Response

4y

We are appreciative that you took the time to share your thoughtful advise to continue to make us better. We remain committed in creating a common sense of purpose, that inspires others to do their very best through trust, transparency and respect. Please be sure to join us on our weekly Town Hall meetings where you can ask RA leaders anything that is on your mind. Continue to let us know how you feel info@restaurantassociates.com

3.0

May 27, 2021

Lagging behind Industry Growth

Line cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cool accounts under management, some of the biggest venues

Cons

Little to no growth within existing leadership structures

Restaurant Associates Response

5y

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. From the top down our commitment is to our associates. If you have any further feedback please email us info@restaurantassociates.com

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