Senior Kitchen Manager-Conroe,TX Needed-Conroe,TX,USA Area | Hiring

BJ's Restaurants is a well-established and rapidly growing chain of full-service casual dining restaurants, boasting over 200 locations nationwide with several new openings each year. Known for their dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences, BJ's prioritizes a culture rooted in their core values, famously summarized as CRAFT: Connection, Respect, Advancement, Fun, and Trust. These principles guide all aspects of the operation, from day-to-day service to management practices and community engagement. BJ's Restaurants is committed not only to guest satisfaction but also to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment for their employees, reflected in initiatives like their WeCAN and IDEA groups. Moreover, the company emphasizes career growth, offering leadership conferences, development programs, and relocation opportunities to help team members advance and thrive within the organization. The Kitchen Manager role at BJ's Restaurants is a key leadership position responsible for managing all aspects of restaurant operations during opening, mid-day, or closing shifts. This is a full-time, exempt management role with an attractive compensation package ranging from $63,000 to $70,000 per year, alongside quarterly bonus potential, commensurate with experience. The Kitchen Manager leads the hiring, training, supervision, and development of restaurant team members, ensuring the delivery of a Gold Standard guest experience. This role demands more than 50 percent of the time spent on managerial duties with significant discretion and independent judgment. The position entails overseeing operational execution — ensuring smooth shifts, conducting daily team briefings, managing maintenance and repair needs, and participating actively in marketing and community involvement efforts. Moreover, the Kitchen Manager supervises food and beverage quality and safety, conducts inventories, quarterly food reviews, and manages ordering and preparation processes. Strong emphasis is placed on team member relations, including coaching, mentoring, recognition, and performance management. The role also centers on maintaining exceptional guest relations through team training and guest recovery practices. BJ's Restaurants offers a supportive and fun work environment, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) plans, paid vacation time, and the opportunity for on-demand access to earned pay. With its emphasis on integrity, professionalism, and operational excellence, BJ's Restaurants is an excellent place for experienced restaurant managers to build a rewarding career in hospitality. This position is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments, are detail-oriented, and possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

• 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