Senior Kitchen Manager

Lafayette, LA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

Benefits

Lucrative compensation package

Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

401k

Paid vacation time

Quarterly bonus potential

Daily Pay - On demand access to earned pay

Relocation opportunities

Job Description

BJ's Restaurants is a renowned full-service casual dining restaurant chain known for its commitment to excellence and providing a superior guest experience. With over 200 locations nationwide and a strong growth trajectory including several new restaurant openings each year across the United States, BJ's stands out as a leader in the hospitality industry. The company's corporate culture is deeply rooted in its core values, famously encapsulated in the acronym CRAFT - Connection, Respect, Advancement, Fun, and Trust. These guiding principles foster a vibrant work environment where employees are encouraged to grow professionally while contributing meaningfully to the company’s success.

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Job Requirements

A minimum of two 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
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
exceptional guest service orientation
ability to stand and walk around a restaurant to supervise operations for 8-10 hours
ability to lift 50 pounds
ability to bend, stoop, and raise arms above head on occasion

Job Qualifications

A minimum of two 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
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
exceptional guest service orientation
ability to stand and walk around a restaurant to supervise operations for 8-10 hours
ability to lift 50 pounds
ability to bend, stoop, and raise arms above head on occasion

Job Duties

Perform open/mid-day/closing duties
conduct daily briefings on matters of importance to the team
manage all necessary repair and maintenance issues
manage the Restaurant Risk Review audit process and implement necessary changes
manage local restaurant marketing, sales building, and community involvement
facilitate and participate in Continued Education Program
exercise discretion and independent judgment
ensure 100% compliance with all Company policies and laws
make recommendations concerning development, promotion, and disciplinary action affecting team members
make hiring and termination recommendations to General Manager
cooperate with Team Member Relations Department and management team in investigating Team Member Hotline and Restaurant Support Center inquiries relating to restaurant
ensure safety and sanitation
monitor food and beverage quality and execution
conduct Quarterly Food Reviews
prepare and receive orders of food and beverages
conduct weekly inventories to ensure that proper levels are stocked and to assess ordering patterns and changes
monitor and validate daily prep production
coach, mentor, and discipline hourly team members
monitor facilitate team member recognition
train, coach, and develop team members to ensure they are providing Gold Standard service to BJ’s guests
manage guest relations and guest recovery

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