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BJ's Restaurants

Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,000.00 - $80,000.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401k
Paid vacation
Quarterly bonus
Relocation opportunities
Daily Pay access
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

BJ's Restaurants is a well-established restaurant company known for its commitment to high-quality food, craft beers, and exceptional guest experiences in an inviting atmosphere. With a portfolio of over 200 locations and continuous expansion through new restaurant openings nationwide, BJ's is recognized for its vibrant culture and dedication to employee growth. The company emphasizes its core values through its CRAFT philosophy: Connection, Respect, Advancement, Fun, and Trust. This creates a supportive and inclusive work environment that nurtures the development of both team members and managers alike. BJ's offers a competitive salary structure along with quarterly bonuses and comprehensive benefits, making... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • a minimum of 2 years full service, high volume, casual dining restaurant management experience
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • strong communication skills
  • strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • ability to make hiring and disciplinary decisions
  • ability to ensure compliance with health and safety standards
  • ability to work varied shifts including opening, mid-day, and closing
  • ability to work well in a team environment
  • proficient in 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
  • 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
  • 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 recommendations to General Manager
  • cooperate with Team Member Relations Department and management team in investigating inquiries
  • promote and develop in-restaurant training team and career progression (culinary mastery)
  • train, coach, and develop team members and kitchen manager(s) to ensure gold standard guest service
  • manage guest relations and guest recovery

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Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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