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BJ's Restaurants

Senior Kitchen Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
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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

Job Description

BJ's Restaurants is a prominent American casual dining restaurant chain known for its commitment to quality, guest satisfaction, and a vibrant work culture. With over 200 locations nationwide and a strong presence in multiple states, BJ's Restaurants continuously expands its reach with several new restaurant openings each year. The company takes pride in fostering a welcoming environment for both guests and employees, emphasizing teamwork, integrity, and professional growth. Their core values are embodied in what they call the CRAFT principles - Connection, Respect, Advancement, Fun, and Trust. These pillars guide the company culture and the way BJ's interacts with its... Show More

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
  • 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
  • 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, and 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 programs
  • 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
  • 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 proper stock levels and assess ordering patterns
  • monitor and validate daily prep production
  • coach, mentor, and discipline hourly team members
  • monitor and facilitate team member recognition
  • train, coach, and develop team members to provide gold standard service
  • manage guest relations and guest recovery

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location