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BJ's Restaurants is a prominent casual dining restaurant chain renowned for its commitment to excellence and delivering an outstanding dining experience. Established with the vision to create memorable moments for guests, BJ's Restaurants has grown to encompass over 200 locations nationwide with numerous new restaurant openings each year. This growth illustrates the company's dynamic environment and dedication to expanding its footprint across the country. BJ's Restaurants prides itself on fostering a culture centered on CRAFT values which stand for Connection, Respect, Advancement, Fun, and Trust. These core principles guide the company as it strives to not only provide exceptional service to customers but also cultivate a supportive and inclusive workplace for its employees. BJ's Restaurants actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion through employee resource groups like WeCAN and IDEA, reinforcing its commitment to a positive workplace culture that values community involvement and philanthropy. The role of Kitchen Manager at BJ's Restaurants is a key leadership position within the restaurant's management team. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $68,000 to $78,000 annually, accompanied by quarterly bonus potential contingent on performance and experience. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing all functions of the restaurant during assigned shifts, which may include opening, mid-day, or closing. This role requires managing, supervising, training, and motivating the restaurant team to ensure the highest standards of service and operational excellence are consistently met. As an exempt management position, the Kitchen Manager must dedicate over 50% of their time to managerial responsibilities and exercise independent judgment in decision-making concerning the restaurant's operations. In this role, the Kitchen Manager leads daily operational activities including maintenance oversight, risk management audits, marketing efforts, and community engagement. They ensure strict adherence to all company policies, safety standards, and legal regulations, thereby safeguarding both guests and employees. The Kitchen Manager is also actively involved in food and beverage quality control, inventory management, and the continuous education and development of team members to sustain BJ's commitment to delivering a Gold Standard guest experience. By fostering a collaborative and motivating team environment, the Kitchen Manager supports the career advancement of hourly team members and helps maintain a workplace that celebrates diversity and mutual respect. BJ's Restaurants offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, alongside a robust 401(k) retirement plan. Additional perks such as paid vacation, relocation opportunities, daily pay access, and participation in leadership development programs underscore the company’s dedication to employee well-being and career growth. This position is ideal for an experienced manager with a passion for foodservice excellence, who thrives in a fast-paced atmosphere and is committed to nurturing talent and delivering exceptional guest service. Joining BJ's Restaurants means becoming part of a vibrant company culture focused on high standards, fun, and growth potential, providing a rewarding career path within the hospitality industry.

• 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