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

3.0

May 25, 2021

dont care about their employees

Boardroom waiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

okay company, pay your salary on time

Cons

poor management, not showing any care for their employees, no career growth

Restaurant Associates Response

5y

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

4.0

May 16, 2021

It’s ok.

Cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits and pay and lineient

Cons

All leaders are men, rarely any diversity in management . A little sexist on the interview also. Just a bunch of white men retired of cooking

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. R/A has partnered with D&I consulting firm Reframe. We have made significant inroads to provide more training, resources to our team members in continuing to evolve our Culture of CARE that creates a workplace environment where all our associates have a sense of belonging,

5.0

May 5, 2021

Growth Potential

Events manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Modern culture philosophy to match the constantly changing economy - Considerate staffing office members - Achievable career growth in the field of hospitality

Cons

- Currently impacted by covid-19 pandemic

Restaurant Associates Response

5y

We appreciate you taking the time to share of your positive experience and your confidence in R/A . We strive to promote a culture that engages our teams through enthusiasm and excitement around the business. We appreciate all that you have done to support R/A through Covid.

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