Senior Restaurant Manager

Overview Do you challenge yourself to always do things right and do them better? Then you will thrive at BJ’s Restaurants! We are committed to our craft: connection, respect, advancement, fun, and trust. Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year plus quarterly bonus potential, commensurate with experience. Benefits Lucrative compensation package Growing company with over 200 restaurants and several new 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 Quarterly bonus potential Daily pay – on‑demand access to earned pay Fun environment Relocation opportunities throughout the country And more! Responsibilities The Restaurant 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. Operational Execution: Perform open, mid‑day, and 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 the 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 the General Manager Cooperate with Team Member Relations Department and management team in investigating Team Member Hotline and Restaurant Support Center inquiries related to the restaurant Food & Beverage Execution: Ensure safety and 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 to assess ordering patterns and changes Monitor and validate daily prep production Team Member Relations: Coach, mentor, and discipline hourly team members Monitor and facilitate team member recognition Service Execution and Guest Relations: 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 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 Strong relationship management and performance management skills Ability to motivate and direct team members and work effectively in a 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 Ability to stand, walk around a restaurant, and supervise operations for 8‑10 hours Ability to lift 50 pounds Ability to bend, stoop, and raise arms above head on occasion #J-18808-Ljbffr BJ's Restaurants, Inc.