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.

Hours of Operation:   Mon-Wed:10:00am-9:00pm; Thurs-Fri:10:00am-10:00pm; Sat: 9:00am-10:00pm; Sun: 11:00am-7:00pm

Minimum Age to Work Here:   16 years old

Positions Available:   Host, Hostess, Waiter, Waitress, Administrative Assistant, Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resources Manager, Tax Analyst, Accountant, Pricing Coordinator, Bus Person, Dishwasher, Line Cook, Prep Cook, Expo Team Member, Assistant Kitchen Manager, Kitchen Manager, Assistant Manager, General Restaurant Manager, Capital Assets Manager, Projects Accounting Manager, Learning and Development Consultant

Background Check Required?  Yes

Negotiation:   There is no room for negotiation. The salary rate is already determined.

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.

Atmosphere and Perks

Red Robin workers will enjoy wide range of work perks on top of the generous pay check. Entry level and part-time team members will receive 401(k) savings plan, health wellness benefits, meal discounts, a vacation package, and an employee assistance program. Other benefits include stock purchase plan, and paid time off. Red Robin is a great place for those who want to start a career in the restaurant industry. The company offers more room for professional advancement and career growth.

Interview Questions

What are some of your favorite restaurants?

Why did you apply here?

Can you work late nights or weekends? How flexible is your schedule?

Do you have a reliable transportation?

Describe yourself as a person in a few words.

Tell us about a time you had a conflict with a manager and how did you resolve it.

How will you deal with difficult customers?

Will you be able to handle customer complaints accordingly? How?

Do you think you can stay here for longer years?

What will you do if have problems with your co-workers?

Interview Tips

The job interview process of Red Robin as part of the evaluation for the applicants may be in series- one-on-one question and answer session or panel interview and in some locations it can be a phone interview. The interview may sometimes be a multiple rounds of interviews. If you are scheduled for an interview, make sure to be dressed professionally. You will be answering questions related to your previous job experiences, your education as well as skills and knowledge related to the industry and the position you applied for. Be honest and sincere in answering all your questions and make sure to display your interest for the job.

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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