Senior 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 a Kitchen Manager. This role is responsible for managing all functions of the restaurant during opening, mid, or closing shifts, ensuring a Gold Standard guest experience. All management positions at BJ’s Restaurants are classified as exempt, requiring more than 50% of time spent on managerial duties and regular exercise of independent judgment.
Responsibilities
- Perform opening, mid-day, or closing duties.
- Conduct daily briefings on matters of importance to the team.
- Manage all necessary repair and maintenance issues.
- Oversee 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 in operational decisions.
- 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 in investigating inquiries.
- Ensure safety and sanitation in food and beverage execution.
- Monitor food and beverage quality and execution.
- Conduct Quarterly Food Reviews.
- Prepare and receive orders of food and beverages.
- Conduct weekly inventories to assess ordering patterns and stock levels.
- Monitor and validate daily prep production.
- Coach, mentor, and discipline hourly team members.
- Facilitate team member recognition.
- Train, coach, and develop team members to ensure Gold Standard service.
- Manage guest relations and guest recovery.
Requirements
- A minimum of two 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.
- Solid 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.
- Strong writing and documentation skills.
- Ability to absorb and retain information quickly.
- Keen attention to detail and 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.
Pay
This role offers a salary range of $74,000 - $79,000 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
- 401K retirement plan.
- Paid vacation time.
- Culture that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion with WeCAN & IDEA groups.
- Community involvement and philanthropy opportunities.
- Quarterly bonus potential.
- Daily Pay: On-demand access to earned pay.
- Fun work environment.
- Relocation opportunities throughout the country.
- Career advancement and leadership conferences and development programs.