I’ve been with Restaurant Associates for 10+ years and they have taken very good care of me for the most part.
Cons
Most of the locations I’ve worked with have been very good, except for my current location. The management team at Capital One M2 have this feeling that they can say and do whatever they want without any consequences, because they are management.
Restaurant Associates Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience about RA. We also appreciate your thoughtful advice that can continue to make us a better organization. RA’s leadership is committed in promoting a collaborative culture that engages our teams through enthusiasm and excitement around the business. And have already shared your feedback with the RA senior leadership at your location so they can help to break down the barriers that seem to exist at your location. Also, please be sure to join us on our weekly Town Hall meetings where you can ask RA leaders anything that is on your mind. And as always continue to let us know how you feel info@restaurantassociates.com
If you work the right contract the holiday schedule is nice. Never ending supply of company branded temu quality merch as gratitude for a job well done.
Cons
Tend to make knee jerk reactions in management. Upper management support is performative. Endless half useful meetings that should be emails given they tout a great work life balance but bog you down in processes that change weekly. Merit increases are measly at best. Required 50 hr work week but it’s frequently 55-60. Vacation and sick time are taken in half day intervals so leaving an hour early results in a half day loss. No real system allowing breaks for lunch. I was told i could sit down for 15 mins at the end of lunch service to eat but that is seldom achievable. HR will throw you under the bus given the first opportunity and will not support you when dealing with problematic employees. Management turnover is extremely high.