Restaurant General Manager / Senior Restaurant Manager

Senior Restaurant Manager – Path to General Manager

Red Robins in the Lower Mainland
$65,000–$75,000 total annual earnings (base salary + tip pool share) + bonus & profit sharing

Ready to step into a General Manager role—or position yourself for it in the near future?

Red Robin is hiring a Senior Restaurant Manager as part of our leadership pipeline.

This role is designed for:

• Experienced General Managers open to the right long-term opportunity
• Strong Assistant Managers or Senior Managers ready to step into a GM role

You’ll step into a leadership position immediately, with a clear path to General Manager as opportunities open.

Compensation & Benefits

• $65,000–$75,000 total annual earnings (base salary + tip pool share)
• Tip pool share averaging $6,000–$10,000 annually
• Performance bonus and profit sharing opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 8-week leadership training program
• Flexible scheduling support
• Meal benefits and team member discounts
• Career growth as Red Robin expands across Western Canada

What You’ll Own

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 50–75 team members
• Support and develop shift leaders and assistant managers
• Build a culture of accountability, performance, and engagement

Guest Experience

• Deliver consistent, high-level hospitality
• Resolve guest concerns quickly and effectively
• Build a restaurant guests return to regularly

Operations

• Support daily restaurant operations in a high-volume environment
• Maintain food quality, service standards, and cleanliness
• Lead shifts and support execution on the floor

Financial Performance

• Support labour management, food cost, and inventory control
• Assist in driving sales and operational performance
• Contribute to overall restaurant profitability

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
• Background as a General Manager, Assistant Manager, or senior restaurant leader
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Solid understanding of restaurant operations and financial performance
• A hands-on leadership style and ability to lead from the floor
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Growth Path

This role is part of our General Manager development pipeline.

You’ll step into a leadership role immediately and be positioned to take on a General Manager opportunity as we grow and expand.

Job Details

• Full-time
• Location: Lower Mainland, BC

The Bottom Line

This is a great fit if you:

• Are ready to become a General Manager, or
• Want a clear, defined path to get there

If you’re looking for a short-term role without growth or ownership, this likely isn’t the right fit.

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Search Keywords

Hiring for: General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Senior Restaurant Manager, Restaurant Manager, Hospitality Manager

Each franchisee is independently owned and operated and is solely responsible for all employment decisions regarding its employees. In addition, all job postings for franchised restaurants are the sole responsibility of the franchisee operating that franchised restaurant, and each franchisee is solely responsible for the application process associated with their job postings.

What It Takes to Succeed in This Role

We’re looking for a proven restaurant leader who can run a high-performing operation, develop strong teams, and deliver consistent results.

What You Bring

• Restaurant Leadership Experience
  Experience as a General Manager, Assistant General Manager, or senior restaurant leader in a high-volume, full-service environment.
• People Leadership
  Proven ability to hire, coach, and develop teams of 50–100+ team members, while building a culture of accountability and performance.
• Financial & Business Acumen
  Strong understanding of P&L, labour management, food cost, inventory, and sales performance. You make decisions that drive profitability.
• Operational Execution
  Experience managing scheduling, forecasting, food quality standards, and health & safety compliance in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Guest-Focused Leadership
  You understand how to deliver consistent, high-quality guest experiences and build repeat business.
• Decision-Making & Accountability
  Comfortable making decisions in real time, taking ownership of results, and leading under pressure.
• Consistency & Standards
  You hold yourself and your team accountable to high standards across food quality, service, and cleanliness.
• Growth Readiness
  You’re ready to step into a General Manager role, or actively preparing for that next step.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a high-volume, casual or full-service restaurant
• A track record of improving sales, operations, or team performance
• Experience with scheduling systems, inventory management, and restaurant technology

The Bottom Line

This role is for someone who can lead people, run a business, and deliver results consistently.

If you’re ready to step into a General Manager role—or position yourself for it in the near future—this is a strong opportunity.