kitchen manager

Kuber Oregon Llc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Job summary

Red Robin Kuber Oregon LLC is seeking a passionate Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary team in Portland, OR. You will own daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment and drive quality and consistency across all dishes.

This role requires 2+ years of kitchen leadership, strong food-safety knowledge, inventory control, and staff management. You will collaborate with front-of-house and mentor cooks as part of a growing team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen management or culinary leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain).
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a kitchen team.
• Experience with inventory control, food costing, and ordering.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service during all shifts
• Manage, train, and mentor kitchen staff including cooks and prep team members
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and consistency to uphold brand standards
• Control food costs through proper inventory management, ordering, and waste reduction
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health code regulations
• Collaborate with front-of-house management to coordinate seamless service
• Create and manage staff schedules to meet operational needs and labor targets

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Employee discounts


• Opportunity for advancement


• Vision insurance


• 401(k) matching


• Bonus based on performance


• Competitive salary


• Dental insurance

About the Role

Red Robin Kuber Oregon LLC is looking for a passionate and driven Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary team in Portland, OR! This is your opportunity to take ownership of a dynamic kitchen environment where your leadership and expertise will directly shape the dining experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and love building high-performing teams, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service during all shifts


• Manage, train, and mentor kitchen staff including cooks and prep team members


• Monitor food quality, presentation, and consistency to uphold brand standards


• Control food costs through proper inventory management, ordering, and waste reduction


• Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health code regulations


• Collaborate with front-of-house management to coordinate seamless service


• Create and manage staff schedules to meet operational needs and labor targets

Requirements

• 2+ years of kitchen management or culinary leadership experience required


• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain)


• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a kitchen team


• Experience with inventory control, food costing, and ordering


• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environment


• Excellent communication and organizational skills


• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays

About Us

Red Robin Kuber Oregon LLC is a growing food and hospitality company proudly serving the Portland, OR community with a commitment to quality, flavor, and genuine hospitality. Our customers keep coming back because of the care and consistency we put into every dish we serve. We foster a supportive and energetic workplace where talented culinary professionals can grow their careers and make a real impact.