Does Red Robin pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Red Robin employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Red Robin. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Red Robin?

58% of Red Robin employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Red Robin 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Red Robin?

Server (939) , Server/Waiter (363) , Line Cook (325) , Hostess (290) , Host (199) , Server/Bartender (179) , Bartender (104) , Manager (81) , Assistant Manager (78) , Host/Hostess (73) , General Manager (71) , Food Server (56) , Server/Waitress (54) , Assistant General Manager (53) , Cook (53)

What are the pros of working at Red Robin according to real employee reviews?

"You can make good money but remember it is quantity over quality when it comes to the tips here." ((in 286 reviews)); "Most of the people I've worked with at the three different locations are great people." ((in 254 reviews)); "The coworkers can be really great (almost like a family) when not stressed out." ((in 239 reviews)); "It was fun with good pay" ((in 192 reviews)); "Hours are flexible and you have the option to work full time or part time." ((in 178 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Red Robin according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management and very disorganized" ((in 501 reviews)); "My managers have pulled me into the office and made me cry twice." ((in 234 reviews)); "They'd let you off early on a short notice and there was clear favoritism." ((in 50 reviews)); "played favorites and over higher positions" ((in 30 reviews)); "poor management team" ((in 24 reviews))

What are employees saying about Red Robin layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Red Robin layoffs and their outlook for job security at Red Robin in 2026.

What Red Robin locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Edmonton , Kelowna , Coquitlam , Abbotsford

Skip to content Skip to footer

Notifications

Red Robin

Red Robin reviews

Compare reviews

3.4

58% would recommend to a friend

(4,663 total reviews)

Dave Pace

53% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.3

Culture & values

3.1

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Senior management

3.0

Career opportunities

Red Robin has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 4,663 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Red Robin employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants and food service industry (3.7 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

5K reviews

2.0

Dec 6, 2017

A poorly managed company with little to no growth

Prep/line cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

coworkers tend to be friendly and upbeat

Cons

long hours, poor management (mostly), don't respect employees, overwork for underpay. Working full time hours, while still being kept on as part time

2.0

Apr 17, 2017

My experience at Red Robins

Host/hostess

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Mostly great co workers Free pop during shift Free fries every shift Nice and understanding customers

Cons

Management gets mad at you every day Not enough hours Not enough training for position Management has favorites.

Red Robin Response

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We will be happy to look into those concerns.

4.0

Sep 10, 2014

Fantastic Brand. Great Concept. Some unrealistic expectations.

Kitchen manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Paid well for industry standards. Clean and great facility. Have grown from a server to a Salaried manager quickly when you have drive to do so.

Cons

Poor work life balance when you are understaffed. Many unrealistic budgetary goals. Corporate office expects blood from a stone

Viewing 1 - 3 of 4,663 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar

3.9★Compensation & Benefits

Restaurant Brands International

3.6★Compensation & Benefits

Chick-fil-A Corporate

3.7★Compensation & Benefits

Panda Express

3.7★Compensation & Benefits

Jobs at Red Robin

Host - Red Robin LOCATION, BC

Host - Red Robin LOCATION, BC

Server - Red Robin LOCATION, BC

Restaurant Assistant Manager

Server - Red Robin LOCATION, BC