Portland Kitchen Manager: Lead a High-Volume, Quality Team

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

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.