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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 $73,000.00 - $78,000.00
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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
Daily Pay
Relocation opportunities
Career Development

Job Description

BJ's Restaurants is a renowned full-service casual dining restaurant chain distinguished for its commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience and fostering a vibrant team culture. With more than 200 locations across the United States and continuous expansion through several new restaurant openings annually, BJ's Restaurants prides itself on its philosophy known as CRAFT: Connection, Respect, Advancement, Fun, and Trust. These core values form the foundation of its company culture and guide every aspect of its business and customer service approach. BJ's dedication to excellence is reflected not only in the quality of its food and beverage offerings but also... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum two years of experience in full service, high volume, casual dining restaurant management
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • High personal integrity and professionalism
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to motivate, mentor, and discipline team members
  • Capacity to exercise independent judgment and discretion
  • Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform occasional bending, stooping, and raising of arms
  • Commitment to comply with company policies and legal requirements

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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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