Senior Kitchen Manager - Avon, IN

BJ's Restaurants is a well-established casual dining restaurant company known for its commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and a strong company culture. With over 200 restaurants across the United States and a steady pace of new restaurant openings each year, BJ's Restaurants emphasizes growth, opportunity, and a supportive work environment. The company thrives on its core values represented by the acronym CRAFT - Connection, Respect, Advancement, Fun, and Trust. These principles direct how the company operates internally as well as how it engages with its customers and communities. As an employer, BJ's Restaurants offers a robust compensation package and growth opportunities. The company values career advancement and leadership development through conferences and training programs, providing employees with the tools and support they need to succeed and grow within the organization. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) are part of the package. Additionally, BJ's promotes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through groups such as WeCAN and IDEA, while also engaging actively in community philanthropy. Employees benefit from paid vacation, daily pay options for on-demand access to earned wages, relocation opportunities across the country, and a work environment designed to be enjoyable and rewarding. The Kitchen Manager role at BJ's Restaurants plays a pivotal management position responsible for overseeing restaurant operations during opening, mid-day, or closing shifts. This full-time, exempt management position carries significant responsibilities including hiring, supervising, training, and coaching team members to ensure employees provide the company’s signature Gold Standard guest experience. Managers are expected to dedicate more than 50% of their time to managerial duties, exercising independent judgment and discretion on critical operational matters. This role requires a leader who can skillfully manage daily restaurant functions such as operational execution including opening and closing duties, facility maintenance, compliance with company policies and legal standards, and driving local marketing efforts. The Kitchen Manager ensures high-quality food and beverage execution, safety, sanitation, inventory controls, and order management. Team member relations are a key focus, including mentoring, discipline, and fostering a culture of recognition and high performance. Moreover, the manager actively supports guest relations and recovery, maintaining an exceptional customer experience. With a salary range commensurate with experience, typically between $65,000 and $75,000 annually plus potential quarterly bonuses, the Kitchen Manager position offers a dynamic workplace where leadership, operational excellence, and community engagement are paramount. BJ's Restaurants is an employer committed to fostering individual and organizational growth while providing a meaningful career path within the hospitality industry.

• Minimum of two years full service, high volume casual dining restaurant management experience
• high personal integrity and professionalism
• ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• solid relationship management skills
• performance management capabilities
• ability to motivate and lead team members
• strong interpersonal communication skills
• good writing and documentation skills
• quick information retention
• attention to detail
• problem-solving skills
• guest service orientation
• physical ability to stand and walk for long periods
• ability to lift 50 pounds
• physical flexibility to bend, stoop, and raise arms occasionally