Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Red Robin Canada • Surrey, BC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Red Robin is hiring Kitchen Managers across multiple Lower Mainland locations. This role is ideal for experienced Kitchen Managers or strong Sous Chefs ready to step into full kitchen leadership. You’ll lead day-to-day Heart of House operations, develop your team, and drive food quality, execution, and cost control in a fast-paced environment. This role is a path to senior kitchen leadership positions as Red Robin expands across Western Canada, with active development of internal leaders for future locations.

Requirements

• Experience as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or senior kitchen leader
• Background in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
• Strong understanding of food cost, labour, and kitchen operations
• Proven ability to lead teams and maintain standards
• Hands-on leadership style and ability to lead from the line
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• FoodSafe Level 1 required

Nice To Haves

• FoodSafe Level 2 is an asset

Responsibilities

• Lead, hire, and develop a high-performing kitchen team
• Build and maintain a strong, accountable kitchen culture
• Train and mentor cooks, prep team members, and future leaders
• Ensure all menu items meet Red Robin standards
• Maintain consistency across all stations and shifts
• Conduct line checks and uphold presentation standards
• Oversee food production, prep, and service execution
• Manage inventory, ordering, and kitchen organization
• Ensure efficient kitchen flow during high-volume service
• Manage food cost, waste, and labour efficiency
• Support scheduling and forecasting
• Drive performance through disciplined execution
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Ensure compliance with all health regulations
• Oversee equipment maintenance and kitchen safety

Benefits

• $61,000–$75,000 total annual earnings (base salary + tip pool share)
• Tip pool share averaging $6,000–$10,000 annually
• Performance bonus and profit sharing opportunities
• 100% paid health, dental, and vision benefits
• 8-week leadership training program
• Flexible scheduling support
• Meal benefits and team member discounts
• Career growth as Red Robin expands across Western Canada

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed