Assistant Restaurant Manager

Red Robin Canada; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Meal benefits

Employee referral bonuses

Leadership support

Development path toward management

Career opportunities

Job summary

Red Robin Canada in Abbotsford, BC is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead busy shifts, coach and develop team members, and help run the day-to-day operations of a high-volume, full-service restaurant.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on supporting the team on the restaurant floor, solving problems, connecting with guests, and driving strong operational results. There is a clear development path toward Restaurant Manager as the company expands across Western Canada.

Qualifications

• At least one year of leadership experience in a restaurant, hospitality, or similar environment.
• Experience as Assistant Manager, Shift Leader, Supervisor, or equivalent.
• Full-service restaurant experience preferred.
• Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on leadership style and on-floor leadership approach.
• Able to stay organized and make good decisions during busy shifts.
• Genuine interest in developing people and guest experience.
• Willingness to work full-time including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead opening, closing, and high-volume shifts.
• Coach, support, and develop shift leaders and team members.
• Create a positive, accountable, and team-focused workplace.
• Maintain high hospitality, food quality, cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Resolve guest concerns quickly and professionally.
• Support scheduling, staffing, and labour management.
• Monitor sales, labour, costs, and other performance metrics.
• Assist with promotions, local marketing initiatives, and priorities.
• Collaborate with Restaurant Manager to improve restaurant results.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Build your restaurant management career with Red Robin in Abbotsford, B.C.

We’re hiring an Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead busy shifts, coach and develop team members, and help run the day-to-day operations of a high-volume, full-service restaurant.

This is a hands-on leadership position. You’ll spend most of your time on the restaurant floor supporting the team, solving problems, connecting with guests, and helping deliver strong operational results.

Compensation

• Base salary of $55,000-$65,000 annually
• Average tip-pool share of approximately $6,000-$10,000 annually
• Estimated total annual earnings of $61,000-$75,000 before additional bonus opportunities
• Performance bonus and profit-sharing opportunities

Why Join Red Robin?

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Structured eight-week leadership training program
• Meal benefits and team member discounts
• Employee referral bonuses
• Support from an experienced restaurant leadership team
• Clear development path toward Restaurant Manager
• Future career opportunities as Red Robin expands across Western Canada

What You’ll Do

• Lead opening, closing, and high-volume restaurant shifts
• Coach, support, and develop shift leaders and team members
• Create a positive, accountable, and team-focused workplace
• Maintain high standards for hospitality, food quality, cleanliness, and safety
• Resolve guest concerns quickly and professionally
• Support scheduling, staffing, labour management, and daily operations
• Monitor sales, labour, costs, and other restaurant performance measures
• Help execute promotions, local marketing initiatives, and operational priorities
• Work alongside the Restaurant Manager and management team to improve restaurant results

What We’re Looking For

• At least one year of leadership experience in a restaurant, hospitality, or similar customer-focused environment
• Experience as an Assistant Manager, Shift Leader, Supervisor, or comparable team leader
• Full-service restaurant experience is preferred
• Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
• A hands-on leadership style and willingness to lead from the floor
• Ability to stay organized and make good decisions during busy shifts
• A genuine interest in developing people and delivering a great guest experience
• Availability to work a full-time schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays

You do not need to know everything on day one. We are looking for a capable restaurant leader with strong people skills, good judgment, and the drive to keep learning and growing.

Career Growth

This role offers a direct development path toward becoming a Restaurant Manager.

As Red Robin grows across Western Canada, we are focused on preparing strong internal leaders for future restaurant-management opportunities.

Location and Schedule

This is a full-time, in-person position at Red Robin in Guildford:

33011 Fraser Hwy

Abbotsford, BC V2S 2A6

The schedule includes a combination of days, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on restaurant needs.

Each franchisee is independently owned and operated and is solely responsible for all employment decisions regarding its employees. All job postings for franchised restaurants are the sole responsibility of the franchisee operating that restaurant, including the application and hiring process.

Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays