History of Red Robin

Red Robin was started in 1940 and it was originally known as Sam’s Tavern. The owner Sam sang in a barber shop quartet and would be frequently be heard singing the song “When the Red, Red, Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin’ Along.” He/She liked the song so well that he eventually changed the name of his place to Sam’s Red Robin.

The original building was located at the corner of Furhman and Eastlake Avenues E. in Seattle at the southern end of the University Bridge. Unfortunately, it was closed March 21, 2010 due to prohibitive maintenance costs for the old building. In 1969 a local restaurant entrepreneur Gerry Kingen bought the restaurant and expanded it. The business dropped the “Sam” and became known as just Red Robin.

Job Description/Average Wage

Hostess: The hostess greets people when they first come in takes their name and then helps to seat them in a good place according to the number in the group. The hostess may also make sure that families are accommodated with high chairs and/or booster seats for the children. When a patron leaves the hostess makes sure that the children receive a “Red Robin” balloon. The average wage is $8 an hour.

Server: As a server, you’re going to assist customers with their order.  You’re going to take their order, make sure that their food is cooked to perfection, as well as help them with any issues / problems that they may have with the food.  The average wage for this position is anyhwere from $2 to $8 a hour plus tips.

Busboy: The busboy clears the table after the guests have left. They make sure that the table is cleaned off and reset making it ready for the next set of guests. They take the dirty dishes to the kitchen and often may prepare them for the dishwasher. The average wage for a busboy is $7.50 an hour.

Line Cook: The line cook works in the kitchen helping to prepare the foods for the customers. The line cooks duties depend on what position he is in the kitchen. It can be from food prep to cooking certain items. Most line cooks are trained by Red Robin on the different positions. The normal starting wage is $11 an hour.

Assistant Manager: The assistant manager is going to help open the restaurant, close it, as well assign tasks and help the main manager with any duties that he/she needs help with.  You’re going to want to make sure that the entire restaurant is running according to company guidelines.  The average wage can vary anyhwere from $44,000 to $55,000 a year.

Benefits

  • Competitive wage
  • 401 (k) Program
  • Generous meal discounts at Red Robin Restaurants
  • Affordable medical, dental and vision coverage for the team member and their families.

How to apply

If you are interested in these positions and many others that are offered you can find them on their website:

http://www.redrobin.com/careers/

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