$61,000–$75,000 total annual earnings (base salary + tip pool share) + bonus opportunities

Multi-Location Opportunity | Path to Senior Leadership

Ready to lead a high-volume kitchen, build a strong team, and take ownership of performance?

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.

- $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
- Meal benefits and team member discounts
- Career growth as Red Robin expands across Western Canada

What You’ll Own

- 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

Food Quality & Execution

- Ensure all menu items meet Red Robin standards
- Maintain consistency across all stations and shifts
- Conduct line checks and uphold presentation standards

Operations

- 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

Safety & Compliance

- Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
- Ensure compliance with all health regulations
- Oversee equipment maintenance and kitchen safety

What We’re Looking For

- 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 (Level 2 is an asset)

This role is a path to senior kitchen leadership positions as we expand across Western Canada.

We are actively developing internal leaders for future locations.

- Full-time
- Locations: Multiple Red Robin restaurants across the Lower Mainland, BC

The Bottom Line

This is a great fit if you want:

- Ownership of a high-volume kitchen
- Strong total earnings with upside
- The opportunity to build and lead your own team





If you’re not comfortable leading a team and managing performance in a fast-paced kitchen, this likely isn’t the right role.

Each franchisee is independently owned and operated and is solely responsible for all employment decisions regarding its employees. In addition, all job postings for franchised restaurants are the sole responsibility of the franchisee operating that franchised restaurant, and each franchisee is solely responsible for the application process associated with their job postings.

What It Takes to Succeed in This Role

We’re looking for a strong kitchen leader who can run a high-performing operation, develop a reliable team, and deliver consistent food quality in a rapid-paced environment.

What You Bring

- Kitchen Leadership Experience
Experience as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or senior kitchen leader in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
- People Leadership
Proven ability to train, coach, and develop kitchen teams, while building a culture of accountability, consistency, and teamwork.
- Food Quality & Execution
Strong understanding of food standards, consistency, and execution across all stations. You take pride in delivering high-quality food every shift.
- Operational Control
Experience managing prep, ordering, inventory, and kitchen organization. You know how to keep a kitchen running efficiently.
- Cost & Performance Awareness
Understanding of food cost, waste control, and labour efficiency. You make decisions that support both quality and profitability.
- Food Safety & Compliance

📌 Restaurant Kitchen Manager (Surrey)
🏢 Red Robin
📍 Surrey