Restaurant Manager - $72000 to $78000 per YEAR
Posted on October 24, 2025
BJ's Restaurants is a leading casual dining restaurant chain known for its commitment to providing great food, craft beer, and an exceptional guest experience. With over 200 locations across the country and plans for continued expansion, BJ's Restaurants has established itself as a dynamic and growing company within the hospitality industry. The company is dedicated to a culture of Connection, Respect, Advancement, Fun, and Trust, which is reflected in its internal values known as CRAFT. BJ's Restaurants prides itself on fostering an inclusive, diverse, and engaging work environment where team members are motivated to grow personally and professionally.
The role of Restaurant Manager at BJ's Restaurants offers a unique opportunity to join a passion-driven management team devoted to excellence and operational success. This full-time, exempt management position commands a competitive salary range of $72,000 to $78,000 per year plus quarterly bonus potential, commensurate with experience. The Restaurant Manager plays a vital role in overseeing all aspects of restaurant operations during opening, mid, or closing shifts, ensuring an outstanding guest experience and smooth day-to-day functioning.
A Restaurant Manager at BJ's is responsible for staff hiring, performance management, training, and development. The position requires the exercise of independent judgment about operational and personnel matters, allocating more than 50% of time performing managerial duties. This person is entrusted with maintaining high standards for food quality, safety, sanitation, and guest service, while also managing inventory, local marketing initiatives, and community outreach. The role demands a multi-faceted leader committed to the restaurant’s success by balancing operational efficiency with a genuine focus on team development and guest satisfaction.
BJ's Restaurants is highly focused on career growth and development. The company offers leadership development programs, conferences, and various opportunities for advancement within its expanding footprint. Employees benefit from comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, a 401K savings plan, paid vacation, and on-demand access to earned pay. BJ's also supports relocation opportunities for managers interested in working at different locations nationwide. The company’s vibrant culture emphasizes work-life balance, team recognition, and inclusivity through affinity groups like WeCAN and IDEA. Philanthropy and community involvement further enrich the workplace experience.
Joining BJ's Restaurants means becoming part of a fun, innovative environment that celebrates achievements and supports team members every step of the way. If you are a results-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced, casual dining environment and shares the company values of Connection, Respect, Advancement, Fun, and Trust, this Restaurant Manager role presents an excellent career opportunity. Apply now and discover how you can help deliver the signature WOW experience to every guest while advancing your career in 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 skills
- Performance management skills
- Ability to motivate and direct team members
- Ability to work effectively in management team
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Strong writing 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 for 8-10 hours
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to bend, stoop, and raise arms above head on occasion