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Innovators in Culinary, Hospitality, and Well-Being for over 75 Years

Restaurant Associates (R/A), a member of Compass Group, is recognized as the nation’s premier on-site dining management company.

Food is Inspiration

“We see food as an agent to make a difference in the lives of our guests, the health of our planet, and the well-being of our communities.”

-Chef Ed Brown, CEO

This is <br> R/A

This is
R/A

A Culture
of CARE

How We Care

How We Care

Hospitality Excellence
When we CARE, we Connect, Anticipate, Respect and Exceed.

Wellbeing
ForLife

Wellbeing

Wellbeing

Designed by our team of Registered Dietitians, Forlife is a modern approach to cultivating wellbeing practices for life, providing engaging education to make informed decisions for personal and environmental health.

People &
Planet

People & <br>Planet

People &
Planet

A long-standing commitment to responsible sourcing, fair food, and outreach.

Our Lines
of Business

Our Lines<br>of Business

Our Lines
of Business

Learn about our different lines of business and how we can work together to deliver hospitality excellence.

Our
Leadership

Our commitment to offering the best food and hospitality excellence begins “from the top down”.

Senior Leadership

Senior Leadership

Senior Leadership

Join our Team

With many different roles available across all of services, R/A offers a wide range of diverse and rewarding opportunities to grow your career.

Salaried Positions

Hourly Positions

Home New

Home New

Food is Inspiration

This is<br>R/A

This is
R/A

“We see food as an agent to make a difference in the lives of our guests, the health of our planet, and the well-being of our communities.”

-Chef Ed Brown, CEO

A Culture of CARE

How We Care

How We Care

Hospitality Excellence
When we CARE, we Connect, Anticipate, Respect and Exceed.

Culture of Care

Wellbeing ForLife

Wellbeing

Wellbeing

Designed by our team of Registered Dietitians, Forlife is a modern approach to cultivating wellbeing practices for life, providing engaging education to make informed decisions for personal and environmental health.

People & Planet

People & <br>Planet

People &
Planet

A long-standing commitment to responsible sourcing, fair food, and outreach.

Our Lines of Business

Our Lines<br>of Business

Our Lines
of Business

Learn about our different lines of business and how we can work together to deliver hospitality excellence.

Our Leadership

Senior Leadership

Senior Leadership

Our commitment to offering the best food and hospitality excellence begins “from the top down”.

Senior Leadership

Join our Team

With many different roles available across all of services, R/A offers a wide range of diverse and rewarding opportunities to grow your career.

Salaried Positions

Hourly Positions

Home New

We’re proud to highlight Chef Alex Strong and he

We’re proud to highlight Chef Alex Strong and her delicious creations at the Mitsitam Cafe and Espresso Bar inside the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., featured in the Fall 2024 issue of American Indian Magazine. Chef Alex draws inspiration from her Indigenous Caribbean heritage, as well as from Native cultures across the Western Hemisphere.
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#ProudtoWorkHere_RA #cheflife #hospitalityexcellence #WomeninCulinary

It’s always a great evening at @nycommonpantry’s Friendsgiving dinner! We partnered with the NYCP Associate Board to raise awareness about food insecurity and funds to support their programs to fight hunger and poverty. Thank you to everyone who joined and to our fantastic team for making it happen! Our CEO, Ed Brown, serves on the NYCP Board of Directors, furthering our commitment to this vital cause.
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#NYCP #Foodsecurity #Friendsgiving #ProudtoWorkHere_RA #NYCommonPantry

Get a behind-the-scenes look at our incredible joi

Get a behind-the-scenes look at our incredible joint venture with @unionsqevents for @delta: the Delta One lounge at JFK Airport. This article, in the November/December issue of @fermagazine, details all the components that go into a project of this scale. See how we’re redefining airport hospitality, one unforgettable guest experience at a time.

To read more, click the link in our bio.
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#ProudtoWorkHere_RA #LuxuryTravel #FineDining #Restaurants #Delta

Kitchen Collective is our newest culinary concept,

Kitchen Collective is our newest culinary concept, where R/A chefs from diverse backgrounds come together to create unique, globally inspired dishes.

Each menu pairs two chefs blending their distinct culinary traditions and combining flavors and techniques into new dishes. From British + Korean to Italian + Indian, Japanese + Puerto Rican, and beyond, each partnership delivers a delicious culinary mashup.

Look for Kitchen Collective in our workplace cafés.
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#KitchenCollective #ProudtoWorkHere_RA #HospitalityExcellence #CulinarySpirit

Congratulations to our outstanding team on the suc

Congratulations to our outstanding team on the successful opening of a new executive dining floor and grab-and-go market in Midtown Manhattan! This much-anticipated space offers guests a wide selection of freshly prepared hot and cold items for breakfast and lunch, along with an array of beverages and snacks.
Additionally, we are pleased to introduce new catering services, with convenient bento box delivery available directly to guests’ floors through our app.

Special thanks to General Manager Carlos Medina, Executive Chef Derek Melander, and everyone involved for their exceptional efforts in bringing this exciting new location to life!
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#ProudtoWorkHere_RA #HospitalityExcellence #WorkPlaceDining #TeamWork #CulinarySpirit

Every year, a few of our dedicated associates step

Every year, a few of our dedicated associates step up to run the @nycmarathon, proudly supporting our partners at @nycommonpantry. This year, we’re celebrating VP of Finance Sarah Calhoun, Director of Finance Andrew Bingham, and Sous Chef Duda Saugstad for taking on this challenge! And what’s marathon prep without a proper carb-load? Huge thanks to our runners and the fantastic team who made this pre-race dinner at NYCP HQ unforgettable!
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#NYCMarathon #TeamRA #RunningForACause #HospitalityExcellence #TeamWork #ProudtoWorkHere_RA

Friday vibes have never been sweeter! Pastry Chef

Friday vibes have never been sweeter! Pastry Chef Kristen Solari’s gorgeous Key Lime Tart, with fresh blueberry mousse and a sprinkle of coconut crumb, is exactly what we need to start the weekend off right. Who’s ready to dig in?

Photo: @gabonghi

At our new coffee bar in Boston, we leveraged the

At our new coffee bar in Boston, we leveraged the power of our catering company, @maxultimatefood, to mobilize quickly and deliver an elevated experience to our guests. Congratulations to everyone on the hard work and outstanding attention to detail that made this opening a success.
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#ProudtoWorkHere_RA #WorkplaceExperience #Coffee #CoffeeatWork #Boston #HospitalityExcellence

Safety is always our top priority, because in NYC,

Safety is always our top priority, because in NYC, you can’t start with delicious without earning that ‘A’! Congratulations to these dedicated teams for their hard work and commitment to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for our guests.
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#SafeRA #foodsafety #workplacedining #proudtoworkhere_RA #HospitalityExcellence #TeamWork

As a joint venture with @unionsqevents, we have th

As a joint venture with @unionsqevents, we have the pleasure of partnering with @delta to bring the best in hospitality and dining to the Delta One lounge at JFK Airport. @forbes named Delta best U.S. airline, best domestic business class, best loyalty program, best airline app (Fly Delta) and best U.S. airline lounge - Delta One at JFK in their inaugural Luxury Air Travel Awards, We’re incredibly proud to recognize this immense achievement. Congratulations to the entire Delta One Lounge team. We look forward to serving you on your next Delta One flight.✈️
Click the link in our bio to learn more.
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#luxurytravel #loungedining #airportdining #ProudtoWorkHere_RA

Congrats to our on-site and support teams on our n

Congrats to our on-site and support teams on our newest opening in Jersey City. The spectacular workplace dining program features seven coffee pantries, three grab-and-go markets, and a full café on the 40th floor, featuring @lacolombecoffee and @rishitea. Each of its five floors includes conference spaces equipped for catering, and the entire facility meets WELL v2 nourishment standards. Thank you to everyone who made this opening a success!
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#ProudtoWorkHere_RA #HospitalityExcellence #TeamWork #CulinarySpirit

From Boston to Washington, D.C., to Wilmington to

From Boston to Washington, D.C., to Wilmington to NYC, our teams participated in Heritage Kitchen, a program powered by @foodfleet and designed by our parent company @compassgroupusa, to celebrate local community restaurants and food trucks. Thank you @laqchara @rasa @masalakitchende @dosgringosmedia @lisasdumplings for your amazing collaboration.

To learn more, click the link in our bio.
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#HeritageKitchen #ProudtoWorkHere_RA #FoodFleet

Thank you, @Forbes, for recognizing the “impecca

Thank you, @Forbes, for recognizing the “impeccable” service, seasonal menus, and gorgeous views at The @metmuseum’s MDR!
Check out the story via the link in our bio (also, in print!), and follow our team at @metdining for the latest updates.
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#museumdining #finedining #nycfood

1906 at Longwood Gardens has officially reopened i

1906 at Longwood Gardens has officially reopened its doors in its spectacular new home, overlooking the fountain gardens. We invite you to join us for a dining experience that celebrates the beauty and flavors of each season. Whether you’re exploring the gardens or planning a special occasion, we look forward to welcoming you for a memorable experience. For more information, please go to the link in our bio, and make a reservation at @exploretock.
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#1906Restaurant #LongwoodGardens #LongwoodReimagined #ReimagineLongwood

Congratulations to our NYC Hospitality Heroes, who

Congratulations to our NYC Hospitality Heroes, who were nominated by their colleagues for going above and beyond, and showcasing our culture of CARE. We love celebrating you - thank you for your commitment to excellence! We look forward to your continued success.
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#ProudtoWorkHere_RA #HospitalityHeroes #HospitalityExcellence #CulinarySpirit #Teamwork

In honor of National Seafood Month, R/A Executive

In honor of National Seafood Month, R/A Executive Chef Eric Simeon has crafted a standout dish: Balinese Steamed Steelhead Trout. Steamed in a banana leaf, the Steelhead Trout is accompanied by brown rice, soy ginger cauliflower, and finished with pickled chiles and crispy shallots. Steelhead trout is a sustainable alternative to salmon, offering a flavorful and eco-friendly choice.
Through our partnership with @gothamseafood, we proudly source traceable, responsibly caught fish and seafood, bringing sustainable options to our guests.
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#NationalSeafoodMonth #Sustainable #Delicious #ProudtoWorkHere_RA

As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us look forwar

As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us look forward to gathering with family and friends. For some families in our community, this opportunity remains out of reach. Your support can help make a meaningful impact.
Join us on Thursday, November 14, 2024, for Friendsgiving, hosted by the Associate Board of @nycommonpantry. With our CEO, Ed Brown, serving as a board member, we are proud to partner with New York Common Pantry in its mission to combat food insecurity.
The evening will include a drinks reception followed by a 3-course family-style Thanksgiving dinner, lovingly prepared and donated by @restaurant_associates.

Drinks Reception: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Seated Dinner: 8:00 - 10:00 PM
Location:
New York Common Pantry
8 E 109th St., New York, NY 10029

Purchase tickets here or via the link in bio: https://bit.ly/3ZSYdlM

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#NYCevents #fundraiser #fighthunger #foodpantry #friendsgiving

Our parent company Compass Group holds an annual ‘Women in Culinary’ showcase which gathers chefs from across the country for networking and exchanging creative ideas. As part of this event, our Chef Victoria Mustacchio shared her story and experience with R/A. Cheers to you, Victoria!
To see the full video, click the link in our bio.
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#cheflife #joinourteam #proudtoworkhere_RA

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