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Intellectually Challenging - Director Restaurant Associates Employee Review

5.0
6 Oct 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You never stop learning. RA is full of so many kind and intelligent people from top to bottom. If you want to be challenged and put yourself in position for career growth, there is no better place than RA in this industry.

Cons

Lack of diversity in executive level management although there have been steps in the right direction over the recent years.

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Restaurant Associates Response
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We are so excited that you have chosen Restaurant Associates and took the time to let us know that your experience with the R/A Family has been so positive. We are especially happy to hear of your confidence in R/A associate career development & growth model. Your thoughtful advise continues to help us too. R/A has partnered with D&I consulting firm Reframe to access and influence our Cultural Maturity as it relates to BIPOC. We have made significant strides. As our plans develop and under the guidance of Reframe, we will begin to provide more training, resources, and help to our team members. Please check out our internal R/A DIAC webpage, where you can get more information under the efforts and guidance of our Diversity and Inclusion Action Council. Please continue to let us know your thoughts at info@restaurantassociates.com

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Cons

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