Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is not your typical burger restaurant. It is a vibrant, high-volume, full-service dining establishment known for its laid-back atmosphere and uniquely quirky vibe that creates a memorable and fun experience for guests. With a strong emphasis on unbridled energy, magnetic personalities, and a passion for fun, Red Robin prides itself on delivering exceptional artisanal American food, specializing in scratch cooking and gourmet burgers that delight guests beyond expectations. The company culture values inclusivity, belonging, and diversity, welcoming both similarities and differences, making Red Robin a place for everyone.

As a Restaurant Kitchen Manager at Red Robin, you will play a vital role in ensuring the seamless day-to-day operations of the kitchen. This position is central to creating an unparalleled guest experience by maintaining the highest standards of food quality, preparation, and presentation. The Kitchen Manager is not only responsible for managing inventory, ordering supplies, and overseeing key profit and loss (P&L) lines but also serves as a brand ambassador who embodies and upholds the company’s commitment to excellence and hospitality.

This role requires a leader who can foster a team environment that continuously strives for improvement, embraces a "better for being here" mentality, and thrives on execution, hospitality, and service excellence. The Kitchen Manager at Red Robin is integral to motivating, inspiring, and developing a passionate team dedicated to delivering a unique culinary experience. Alongside operational responsibilities, the manager will ensure compliance with local and state health codes, maintain required certifications or permits, and collaborate with various departments to ensure smooth restaurant operations.

Employment with Red Robin offers a competitive compensation package with a salary range from $55,000 to $68,800 annually. Additionally, the role includes an uncapped bonus program that allows you to share in the financial success of your restaurant, referral bonuses for recruiting new team members, and excellent growth opportunities within the company. The benefits package is comprehensive and includes health, vision, dental, life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance coverage for qualified employees, a 401k retirement plan with company match, paid parental leave, and paid time off accrued based on hours worked.

Red Robin also values work-life balance, offering perks such as being closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas, free shift meals, and a 50% discount on Red Robin food for you and your family. The company maintains an ongoing application process, encouraging passionate individuals who share their enthusiasm for hospitality and quality food to join their team and grow their careers in the dynamic food service industry. This Kitchen Manager position requires candidates who are at least 21 years of age, have a minimum of two years of management experience, possess strong communication and leadership skills, and are capable of handling open availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Reliable transportation and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word are also necessary for this role.

Overall, the Kitchen Manager at Red Robin is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader to manage a bustling kitchen, lead a dedicated team, and contribute to an iconic restaurant brand that champions great food, fun, and exceptional hospitality.