Senior Kitchen Manager

Overview Do you challenge yourself to always do things right and do them better? Then you will thrive at BJ’s Restaurants! NEW RESTAURANT OPENING - OPENING LATE 2026 We are committed to our CRAFT: Connection, Respect, Advancement, Fun, and Trust NOW HIRING Salary: $63,000 - $71,000 per year plus quarterly bonus potential. Commensurate with experience. The salary range reflects the anticipated compensation for this role. Final salary within the range will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, relevant experience, and other job-related qualifications. Let’s talk about culture and career growth! Lucrative compensation package Growing company with 200+ restaurants and several new restaurant openings yearly across the country Career advancement and leadership conferences and development programs Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision & life insurance and 401K Paid vacation time Culture that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion with our WeCAN & IDEA groups Community involvement and philanthropy – we love giving back to our communities Quarterly bonus potential Daily Pay – on-demand access to earned pay Fun environment Relocation opportunities throughout the country And more! Responsibilities The Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing all functions of the restaurant during opening, mid, or closing shifts. Key responsibilities include hiring, managing, supervising and training restaurant team members and ensuring a Gold Standard guest experience. All management positions at BJ’s Restaurants are classified as exempt. As an exempt manager, you must spend more than 50% of your time performing managerial duties and must regularly exercise independent judgment and discretion on matters of consequence to the restaurant. Duties & Responsibilities: Perform open / mid-day / closing duties Conduct daily briefings on matters of importance to the team Manage all necessary repair and maintenance issues Manage the Restaurant Risk Review audit process and implement necessary changes Manage local restaurant marketing, sales building, and community involvement Facilitate and participate in continued education program Exercise discretion and independent judgment Ensure 100% compliance with all company policies and laws Make recommendations concerning development, promotion, and disciplinary action affecting team members Make hiring and termination recommendations to General Manager Cooperate with Team Member Relations Department and management team in investigating team member hotline and restaurant support center inquiries relating to restaurant Ensure safety & sanitation Monitor food and beverage quality and execution Conduct quarterly food reviews Prepare and receive orders of food and beverages Conduct weekly inventories to ensure proper levels are stocked and assess ordering patterns and changes Monitor and validate daily prep production Coach, mentor, and discipline hourly team members Monitor and facilitate team member recognition Train, coach, and develop team members to ensure they are providing Gold Standard service to BJ’s guests Manage guest relations and guest recovery Qualifications Necessary Skills & Requirements: 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 Salary: Commensurate with experience. Pay Range USD $63,000.00 - USD $71,000.00 per year. #J-18808-Ljbffr