Senior Kitchen Manager - Quick Hire!

BJ's Restaurants is a well-established and rapidly growing restaurant company known for providing an exceptional dining experience that combines craft beer, great food, and a welcoming atmosphere. With over 200 locations and several new openings every year across the country, BJ's Restaurants prides itself on fostering a culture of connection, respect, advancement, fun, and trust — values that are encapsulated in their commitment to the CRAFT philosophy. The company is deeply invested in its team members' professional growth, offering career advancement opportunities and leadership development programs that empower employees to reach their full potential. As a kitchen manager at BJ's Restaurants, you will be at the heart of day-to-day restaurant operations, taking charge of managing restaurant functions during opening, mid-day, or closing shifts. This managerial role requires a blend of operational leadership, team management, and a strong focus on delivering a gold standard guest experience. Kitchen managers are expected to lead by example, providing guidance, training, and coaching to team members while ensuring compliance with company policies, safety standards, and food quality requirements. This position is exempt and demands that the manager spend more than half of their time performing managerial duties with autonomy and decision-making authority. Hiring talented and passionate managers is a priority for BJ's Restaurants, which offers a lucrative salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 per year plus bonuses, commensurate with experience. Alongside competitive pay, the company promotes a positive, inclusive culture marked by diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives such as the WeCAN and IDEA groups. Community involvement and philanthropy are also key components of BJ's culture, reinforcing a sense of purpose and responsibility beyond the restaurant walls. The kitchen manager's responsibilities extend beyond internal operations to include local restaurant marketing, sales building, and community engagement, making the role both dynamic and impactful. The company supports employee well-being with comprehensive benefits packages that cover medical, dental, vision, and life insurance alongside 401K plans and paid vacation time. Additionally, BJ's Restaurants offers unique perks like daily pay access, relocation opportunities, and fun work environments designed to foster teamwork and employee satisfaction. In this role, the kitchen manager will handle critical operational tasks such as managing repairs and maintenance, conducting audits, and driving compliance with health and safety standards. Monitoring food and beverage quality, supervising prep production, and overseeing inventory also fall under this role's purview. Effective team member relations, including coaching, mentoring, and discipline, are crucial for maintaining a motivated and high-performing team. Guest relations management and ensuring exceptional service delivery round out the comprehensive duties of this position. BJ's Restaurants invites ambitious individuals who thrive in fast-paced, engaging restaurant environments to apply. The company values integrity, professionalism, and a problem-solving mindset, expecting managers to exhibit keen attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to motivate and lead teams. Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting, and occasional bending or stooping, reflecting the hands-on nature of restaurant management. For anyone looking to advance their career in the restaurant industry, BJ's Restaurants provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity. With its commitment to employee development, competitive compensation, inclusive culture, and community focus, BJ's offers much more than just a job — it offers a pathway to grow and succeed within the hospitality sector. If you are passionate about delivering outstanding guest experiences and leading vibrant teams, the kitchen manager role at BJ's Restaurants could be your next great career step.

• A minimum of two years restaurant management experience or a current emerging leader for BJ’s Restaurants
• 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