Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Red Robin International, Inc.

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Columbia, SC. 247 Forum Dr (29229) Columbia Until 9/28/2026 2+ years exp First posted July 30, 2026 Last posted July 30, 2026
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.

About this role

Summary

Manage kitchen operations, oversee staff, control inventory, and ensure food quality and safety.

Job title

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

hospitality

Location requirements

On-site in Columbia, SC; flexible remote work not specified.

Salary

$55k–$71k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

managementleadershipP&Lcommunicationcertifications

Preferred skills

health codesworkdayalohaNBOhot schedulesteam management

Specializations

kitchen managementrestaurant operationsfood service
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Columbia, SC, USA

On-site City
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