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BJs Restaurants

Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.25 - $26.50
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401k
Paid vacation
Quarterly bonus
Daily Pay
Relocation opportunities

Job Description

BJ's Restaurants is a renowned full-service, casual dining restaurant chain dedicated to providing a high-quality dining experience, featuring craft beer, great food, and an engaging atmosphere that promises a WOW experience for guests. With over 200 restaurants nationwide and continual expansion through the opening of new locations each year, BJ's Restaurants has established itself as a leader in the hospitality industry. The company values its CRAFT principles: Connection, Respect, Advancement, Fun, and Trust, which guide its team culture and operational excellence. BJ's is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion through initiatives such as... Show More

Job Requirements

  • A minimum of 2 years full service, high volume, casual dining restaurant management experience
  • high personal integrity, professionalism, and maturity
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • solid relationship management and performance management skills
  • ability to motivate and direct team members and work effectively in management team
  • strong understanding of BJ’s goals and objectives
  • good communication skills
  • exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on listening and questioning skills
  • strong writing and documentation skills
  • ability to absorb and retain information quickly
  • keen attention to detail
  • proven problem-solving abilities
  • ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks with an appropriate sense of urgency in a high-performance, fast-paced environment
  • exceptional guest service orientation
  • experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
  • ability to speak, read, and write English

Job Qualifications

  • A minimum of 2 years full service, high volume, casual dining restaurant management experience
  • high personal integrity, professionalism, and maturity
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • solid relationship management and performance management skills
  • ability to motivate and direct team members and work effectively in management team
  • strong understanding of BJ’s goals and objectives
  • good communication skills
  • exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on listening and questioning skills
  • strong writing and documentation skills
  • ability to absorb and retain information quickly
  • keen attention to detail
  • proven problem-solving abilities
  • ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks with an appropriate sense of urgency in a high-performance, fast-paced environment
  • exceptional guest service orientation
  • experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
  • ability to speak, read, and write English

Job Duties

  • Perform open/mid-day/closing duties
  • conduct daily briefings on matters of importance to the kitchen manager and team members
  • manage all necessary repair and maintenance issues and supervise cleaning and maintenance of equipment
  • ensure the production of high-quality foods on a consistent basis
  • ensure team member and kitchen manager compliance with all audit standards (internal and external audits)
  • update the daily communication board with key restaurant and promotion announcements
  • facilitate and direct all in-restaurant training programs
  • exercise discretion and independent judgment in facilitating zone management (hospitality, guest relations, quality fast)
  • ensure 100% compliance with all company policies and laws, including health and safety standards
  • ensure compliance with BJ’s code of integrity, ethics, and conduct, BJ’s seven Cs, and BJ’s principles of professional service
  • ensure safety and sanitation in the restaurant
  • monitor food and beverage quality and execution and direct team members and kitchen manager to ensure compliance with BJ’s standards
  • assign and direct team member execution of cleanliness and safety procedures
  • provide coaching and general direction to kitchen manager(s) to ensure their effective leadership
  • conduct RAFTT (Recipe-Appearance-Flavor-Temperature-Texture) per BJ’s culinary guidelines
  • coach, mentor, and discipline hourly team members
  • provide feedback to kitchen manager for career development and overall compliance with BJ’s standards
  • monitor and facilitate team member recognition
  • make recommendations concerning development, promotion, and disciplinary action affecting team members and kitchen manager(s)
  • make hiring and termination decisions and/or making recommendations to general manager regarding hiring and termination decisions
  • cooperate with team member relations department and management team in investigating team member hotline and restaurant support center inquiries relating to restaurant
  • promote and develop in-restaurant training team and career progression (culinary mastery)
  • train, coach, and develop team members and kitchen manager(s) to ensure they are providing gold standard service to BJ's guests and to each other in execution of their responsibilities within the kitchen
  • manage guest relations and guest recovery

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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