Mission Restaurant Associates: A Culture of Care Our Hospitality Vision
CARE is RA's hospitality vision. When we CARE, we Connect, Anticipate, Respect and Exceed. We believe in consistently delivering an unparalleled culinary and hospitality experience for each other, our guests and our community.
As a Leader we Connect Purpose, Accomplishments and Each Other
Each of us helps to create a common sense of purpose, inspire others to do their very best through trust, transparency and respect. Our aspiration goal is for all our associates to be emotionally and intellectually committed to the company’s success. We CARE about our: PEOPLE and developing talent initiates for the advancement of growth of all associates CULTURE that creates a common sense of purpose to inspire all associates to be their BEST & connected to our business COMMUNITIES to further promote and achieve and inclusive environment that is reflected in our internal and external communities
Description RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES: A CULTURE OF CARE
Innovators in culinary, hospitality, and well-being for over 75 years.
At R/A, food is inspiration. Since the 1940's, we've delivered culinary excellence and unparalleled hospitality to some of the most recognizable institutions and brands in the world, Our reputation is built on our ability to continuously evolve and innovate. Our work goes beyond the excellence of our food and hospitality. It extends to industry-best wellness and sustainability practices and a commitment to integrating human-centered technology throughout our company.
In all that we do, people matter. We value our guests, our communities, and most importantly, our own.
HISTORY & HERITAGE R/A has a rich history of restaurant and hospitality heritage with culinary luminaries such as James Beard, Julia Child and Joe Baum, the iconic restaurateur and innovator who created the country's first themed restaurants and defined our DNA.
As a Chef-driven company, at the heart of RA is: A commitment to fresh, seasonal and responsible sourcing. Honest, scratch cooking with wellness at the foundation. Simple, unfussy styling and presentation. A diverse and hospitable team of chefs and managers with the talent and expertise to customize an experience unique to each client. All with decades of experience from our dedicated support team. An inclusive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self.
WHERE CAN YOU FIND US? Headquartered in New York City, and with a heritage steeped in quality and innovative dining, Restaurant Associates operates a premier portfolio of corporate accounts, prestigious law firms, educational facilities and landmark cultural centers.
Upper Crust provides food service management for organizations nationwide — including fraternities and sororities, K-12 schools, higher-education institutions, and summer camps.
We handle everything from staffing and menu development to daily operations, allowing our partners to focus on their core mission while we take care of the rest. With the systems of a national company and the warmth of a local team, we deliver consistency, trust, and hospitality at every level.
We’re growing quickly because our approach works: real people, reliable systems, and a culture that believes every meal is a chance to make someone’s day better.
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 Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).
Employees rate Restaurant Associates 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 682 anonymous reviews on Glassdoor. In 2021, Restaurant Associates employees have voted their company to be one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work.
Overall, 69% of employees would recommend working at Restaurant Associates to a friend. This is based on 682 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.
57% of job seekers rate their interview experience at Restaurant Associates as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 2.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at Restaurant Associates.