Senior Kitchen Manager - Grand Rapids, MI

BJ's Restaurants is a rapidly growing restaurant chain recognized for its commitment to quality, community involvement, and employee development. With over 200 restaurants across the country and several new openings annually, BJ's Restaurants offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment for professionals passionate about hospitality and culinary excellence. The company fosters a culture rooted in its CRAFT values: Connection, Respect, Advancement, Fun, and Trust, making it a place where employees can thrive personally and professionally while contributing to a vibrant team and guest experience. BJ's Restaurants is currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Kitchen Manager to join its team. The Kitchen Manager plays a critical role in overseeing all operations within the restaurant during opening, mid-day, or closing shifts. This position involves managing, supervising, hiring, and training restaurant team members while ensuring that all guests receive a Gold Standard service experience. Given the managerial nature of this role, it is classified as exempt, requiring the individual to spend more than 50 percent of their time on managerial duties and exercise independent judgment and discretion on significant matters affecting the restaurant's success. The role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $65,000 to $75,000 annually, with the potential for quarterly bonuses. BJ's Restaurants also provides substantial opportunities for career growth through leadership conferences, development programs, and relocation options across its extensive restaurant network. Moreover, the company emphasizes a supportive workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, supported by employee resource groups like WeCAN and IDEA. In addition, BJ's invites its employees to participate in community involvement and philanthropy efforts, underscoring its commitment to giving back. The Kitchen Manager is entrusted with the operational execution of the restaurant, including opening and closing procedures, daily briefings, maintenance management, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards. They are also responsible for managing local marketing initiatives, sales, and community engagement. Food and beverage quality control, inventory management, and facilitating the weekly ordering process are integral parts of the role. Moreover, the Kitchen Manager must coach, mentor, and discipline team members as needed, fostering a motivated and high-performing staff that consistently delivers exceptional guest service. BJ's Restaurants is known for supporting its employees not only through competitive wages but also through comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401K plans. Paid vacation time, daily pay access, a fun and inclusive work environment, and opportunities for community engagement make this position particularly attractive to candidates seeking both career advancement and personal fulfillment in the restaurant industry.

• minimum of two years full service, high volume, casual dining restaurant management experience
• demonstrated high personal integrity, professionalism, and maturity
• capacity to work effectively in fast-paced environments
• proven relationship and performance management skills
• demonstrated ability to motivate and direct team members while collaborating within a management team
• excellent interpersonal communication skills with strong listening and questioning abilities
• proficient writing and documentation skills
• rapid information absorption and retention capabilities
• strong attention to detail
• effective problem-solving skills
• dedicated guest service orientation
• physical capability to stand and walk for 8-10 hours during shifts
• ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• physical ability to bend, stoop, and raise arms above head occasionally