Kitchen Manager - Lead Ops, P&L & Guest Experience

Reece Group; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus

Referral bonuses

Free shift meal

50% discount for family

Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

Growth opportunities

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Spirits is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead day‑to‑day kitchen operations and uphold our high standards of scratch cooking and hospitality. You will manage inventory, ordering, and key P&L lines, while acting as a brand ambassador for an exceptional guest experience.

The role rewards performance with uncapped bonuses, referral bonuses, and growth opportunities. Join a team that values energy, teamwork, and service.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• 2 years of management experience.
• Open availability including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Reliable transportation.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; motivate and develop a passionate, service‑oriented team.
• Strong P&L knowledge.
• Able to obtain required certifications/permits as required by state/local law.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Outlook & Word.

Responsibilities

• Ensure seamless day‑to‑day kitchen operations.
• Oversee inventory, ordering and cost controls.
• Uphold brand standards and hospitality.
• Contribute to guest experience and service excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

P&L knowledge

Open availability

Team motivation

Reliable transportation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Workday

Aloha

NBO

Hotschedules

Job description

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Spirits is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead day‑to‑day kitchen operations and uphold our high standards of scratch cooking and hospitality. You will manage inventory, ordering, and key P&L lines, while acting as a brand ambassador for an exceptional guest experience.

The role rewards performance with uncapped bonuses, referral bonuses, and growth opportunities. Join a team that values energy, teamwork, and service.