Executive Kitchen Manager

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.

About the role

BJ’s Restaurants is looking for talented, passion-driven managers to join our Management Teams. This is a full-time, exempt position.

Starting at $80,000 per year plus quarterly bonus potential. This 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage all functions of the restaurant during opening, mid, or closing shifts
• Hire, manage, supervise, and train restaurant team members
• Ensure a gold standard guest experience and the safety of guests, team members, and property
• Oversee the quality of food and beverage offerings
• Prepare and modify team member work schedules and food and beverage orders to ensure appropriate inventory
• Assist in achieving operational goals for the restaurant as set forth by the Restaurant Support Center
• Perform managerial duties for more than 50% of work time, exercising independent judgment and discretion on matters of consequence

Operational Execution

• 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 to ensure 100% compliance with audit standards
• Manage local restaurant marketing, sales building, and community involvement
• Update the daily communication board with key restaurant and promotion announcements
• Facilitate and participate in Continued Education Program, including creating training programs
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in facilitating zone management (Hospitality, Guest Relations, Quality Fast)
• Facilitate 10 Minute drills with team members focusing on cleaning and sanitation
• Ensure 100% compliance with all Company policies and laws, including health and safety standards
• Ensure compliance with BJ’s Code of Ethics, Integrity and Conduct, BJ’s Seven C’s, and BJ’s Principles of Professional Service

Food & Beverage Execution

• Ensure safety and sanitation
• Monitor food and beverage quality and execution
• Conduct RAFTT (Recipe-Appearance-Flavor-Temperature-Texture) twice daily on a specific food and drink item
• Conduct Quarterly Food Reviews with DO or RKO
• Prepare and receive orders of food and beverages, utilizing judgment to adjust orders based on business peaks, large parties, and promotions
• Conduct weekly inventories to ensure proper stock levels and assess ordering patterns
• Monitor and validate daily prep production

Team Member Relations

• Coach, mentor, and discipline hourly team members
• Monitor and facilitate team member recognition
• Make recommendations concerning development, promotion, and disciplinary action affecting team members
• Make hiring and termination decisions or recommendations to the General Manager
• Cooperate with Team Member Relations Department and management team in investigating inquiries
• Train, coach, and develop team members to ensure Gold Standard service to BJ’s guests
• Manage guest relations and guest recovery

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 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 a management team
• Strong understanding of BJ’s goals and objectives
• Good communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on listening and questioning
• Strong writing and documentation skills
• Ability to absorb and retain information quickly
• Keen attention to detail
• Proven problem-solving abilities
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-performance, fast-paced environment
• Exceptional guest service orientation
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to stand and walk around a restaurant to supervise operations for the duration of an 8-10 hour shift
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, stoop, and raise arms above head on occasion
• Ability to speak, read, and write English

Benefits

• Performance-based benefits and a promote-from-within culture
• Lucrative compensation package with quarterly bonus potential
• Growing company with 200+ restaurants and several new openings yearly
• 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 WeCAN & IDEA groups
• Community involvement and philanthropy
• Daily Pay – On Demand access to earned pay
• Fun environment
• Relocation opportunities throughout the country

Pay

Starting from USD $80,000.00 per year plus quarterly bonus potential.