Question 1

Does Restaurant Associates pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Restaurant Associates?

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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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Restaurant Associates?

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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)

Question 4

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

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"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))

Question 5

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

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"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))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Restaurant Associates redundancies in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Restaurant Associates redundancy and their outlook for job security at Restaurant Associates in 2026.

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