Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Red Robin; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus

Referral bonuses

Free shift meal

Family discount 50%

Holidays off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Red Robin in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a Restaurant Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, uphold brand standards, and deliver scratch-made American classics with hospitality.

You will manage inventory, ordering, and P&L, mentor a culinary team, and drive guest satisfaction in a high-volume, full-service environment. We offer uncapped bonus, referral bonuses, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of management experience.
• Open availability including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strong P&L knowledge.
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Manage inventory and ordering.
• Uphold brand standards and guest experience.
• Drive P&L performance and cost control.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety codes.

Skills

Management experience

Open availability

Leadership

Strong communication

P&L knowledge

Excel

Outlook

Word

Reliable transportation

Tools

Workday

Aloha

NBO

Hot schedules

Job description

Restaurant Kitchen Manager
Compensation Range: 55,000.00 - 70,500.00

The Restaurant Kitchen Manager is responsible for ensuring seamless day-to-day kitchen operations, with an unwavering commitment to excellence. As a Brand ambassador, they uphold our company's standards, crafting an unparalleled experience for Guests through scratch cooking, unique artisanal American food, and gourmet burgers. Responsible for inventory, ordering and key P&L lines this position is critical to our restaurant success. Our Kitchen Manager fosters a culture that continuously strives for improvement and embraces a better for being here mentality.

The role is also eligible to enjoy:

• Share in the financial success of your restaurant with an uncapped bonus program

• Referral bonuses for bringing new members to our team

• Free shift meal and 50% discount on Red Robin food for your family

• Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

• Excellent opportunities to grow with us

To qualify for this role a great candidate has:

• Must be 21 years of age

• 2 years of management experience

• Open Availability (including but not limited to nights, weekends, holidays)

• Reliable transportation

• Strong communication and exceptional leadership skills. Ability to motivate, inspire, and develop a passionate team dedicated to execution, hospitality, and service

• Strong P&L knowledge

• Able to obtain required certifications/permits as required by state/local law

• Working knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Outlook & Word

Preferred

• Knowledgeable of local and State health codes

• Experience with Workday, Aloha, NBO, and Hot schedules

• Experience managing a team

Red Robin is an equal opportunity employer. We love hearing from great people who share our passion for unbridled hospitality.

Legal Disclosures

Pay Range (Base Pay): Pay range disclosed above.

Other Types of Compensation (subject to qualifications and requirements): Variable Bonus, Referral Bonus, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Paid Parental Leave.

Insurance (subject to qualifications and requirements): Health, vision, dental, life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage (must be 18+).

Retirement Benefits (subject to qualifications and requirements): 401k retirement plan (with company match to 4% of pay).

Paid Time Off (subject to qualifications and requirements): 0.03846 hours for each 1 hour worked.

Application Window: Red Robin accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Red Robin isn’t your typical burger restaurant. We’re a team filled with unbridled energy, magnetic personalities, and a passion for having fun! Red Robin is a high-volume, full-service restaurant known for its laid-back atmosphere and uniquely quirky vibe. We are concept that has great growth opportunities. We love inspiring our guests with burgers beyond yumagination, and we’re driven by serving up connection, fun and generosity that’s as bottomless as our world-famous steak fries! We value a sense of belonging and welcome both similarities and differences, because Red Robin is for everyone.