At Red Robin, we're not your typical  burger restaurant. Our fans love us for our quirky, irreverent personality, and the way we add an unexpected wink of fun to whatever we do. From our outrageously delicious burgers and unique drinks to our fun surroundings, we're constantly striving to make our guests happy. It's the stuff that makes you smile and makes you want to come back every time.
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Restaurant General Manager

BC - Kamloops
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Job Description

General Manager – Red Robin Kamloops, BC

$70,000–$75,000 base + tip pool share ($6K–$10K) + bonus & profit sharing
Full P&L Ownership | Growth Opportunity


Ready to take full ownership of a high-volume restaurant and lead a team at scale?

Red Robin Kamloops is hiring a General Manager.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for all aspects of restaurant performance—from building and developing your team to driving sales, managing costs, and delivering a strong guest experience.

If you’re an experienced operator who knows how to lead people, run a business, and execute consistently, this is a strong opportunity to step into a high-impact role.


Compensation & Benefits

  • $70,000–$75,000 base salary
  • Tip pool share averaging $6,000–$10,000 annually
  • Performance bonus and profit sharing
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • 8-week leadership onboarding 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, hire, and develop a team of 50-60 team members
  • Build and maintain a strong leadership bench (Shift Leaders, Managers)
  • Drive a culture of accountability, performance, and engagement

Operations

  • Oversee all day-to-day restaurant operations
  • Ensure execution of food quality, service standards, and cleanliness
  • Lead from the floor in a high-volume environment

Financial Performance

  • Own P&L performance, including labour, food cost, and inventory
  • Drive sales growth through execution and local initiatives
  • Manage scheduling, forecasting, and cost controls

Guest Experience

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

Community & Marketing

  • Lead local restaurant marketing and community engagement
  • Build presence within the local market to drive traffic

What We’re Looking For

  • 2+ years of General Manager or senior restaurant leadership experience
  • Experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
  • Proven ability to lead teams and drive results
  • Strong financial and operational understanding
  • A hands-on leadership style and ability to lead from the floor
  • Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Growth Opportunity

We are expanding across Western Canada and developing General Managers to take on larger roles and future locations.


Job Details

  • Full-time
  • Location: Kamloops, BC

The Bottom Line

This is a great fit if you want:

  • Full ownership of a restaurant
  • Strong earnings with upside
  • The ability to build and lead your own team

If you’re not comfortable being accountable for both people and performance, this likely isn’t the right role.


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Apply through Indeed or reach out directly to start the conversation.


Search Keywords

Hiring for: General Manager, Restaurant General Manager, Hospitality Manager, Operations Manager, Multi-Unit Manager (future)


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.  

 

 

Skills & Requirements

What It Takes to Succeed in This Role

We’re looking for a proven restaurant leader who knows how to run a high-performing operation, build strong teams, and deliver consistent results.


What You Bring

  • Restaurant Leadership Experience
    2+ years in a General Manager or senior leadership role in a high-volume, full-service restaurant. You’ve led teams, delivered results, and understand what it takes to run a business.
  • People Leadership
    You know how to hire, coach, and develop teams at scale (50–100+ team members), and build 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
    Experienced in scheduling, forecasting, food quality standards, and health & safety compliance. You run a tight operation.
  • Guest-Focused Leadership
    You understand how to deliver consistent, high-quality guest experiences and build repeat business.
  • Decision-Making & Accountability
    You’re comfortable making decisions in real time, taking ownership of outcomes, and leading through pressure.
  • Consistency & Standards
    You hold yourself and your team accountable to high standards across food, service, and cleanliness.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant environment
  • A track record of improving sales and operational performance
  • Experience with scheduling, inventory, and restaurant systems

The Bottom Line

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

If you’re looking to step into full ownership of a restaurant and continue growing your career, this is a strong opportunity.

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