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 as an Executive Kitchen Manager. This is a full-time, exempt position responsible for managing all functions of the restaurant during opening, mid, or closing shifts.

Starting salary range: $80,000 per year plus quarterly bonus potential. 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 assigned shifts, including hiring, supervising, and training team members.
• Ensure a gold standard guest experience and the safety of guests, team members, and property.
• Oversee food and beverage quality, inventory, and ordering to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Prepare and modify team member work schedules and food/beverage orders based on business needs.
• Assist in achieving operational goals set by the Restaurant Support Center.
• Perform managerial duties for more than 50% of work time, exercising independent judgment on matters of consequence.

Duties

• Perform opening, mid-day, or closing duties and conduct daily briefings.
• Manage repair, maintenance, and risk review audit processes to ensure 100% compliance.
• Oversee local restaurant marketing, sales building, and community involvement.
• Update daily communication boards and facilitate training programs.
• Conduct 10-minute drills focusing on cleaning and sanitation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety standards, and legal requirements.
• Monitor food and beverage quality through RAFTT (Recipe-Appearance-Flavor-Temperature-Texture) checks twice daily.
• Conduct quarterly food reviews and prepare/receive food and beverage orders.
• Perform weekly inventories and adjust ordering patterns as needed.
• Coach, mentor, and discipline hourly team members; make hiring and termination recommendations.
• Investigate team member inquiries and manage guest relations and recovery.
• Train, coach, and develop team members to provide gold standard service.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of full-service, high-volume, casual dining restaurant management experience.
• High personal integrity, professionalism, and maturity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage relationships effectively.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven problem-solving abilities and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a high-performance environment.
• Exceptional guest service orientation and teamwork skills.
• Physical ability to stand and walk for 8-10 hour shifts, lift 50 pounds, and perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, or raising arms.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.

Benefits

• Performance-based culture with opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401K.
• Paid vacation time.
• Quarterly bonus potential and daily pay access (on-demand earned pay).
• Relocation opportunities across the country.
• Leadership conferences and development programs.
• Culture celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (WeCAN & IDEA groups).
• Community involvement and philanthropy initiatives.
• Fun and engaging work environment.