Senior Kitchen Manager

BJ's Restaurants • Sugar Land, TX

73d • $65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

BJ’s Restaurants is seeking a Kitchen Manager who is committed to excellence and thrives in a dynamic environment. The Kitchen Manager will oversee all functions of the restaurant during various shifts, ensuring a Gold Standard guest experience while managing team members effectively. This role is classified as exempt, requiring the manager to spend over 50% of their time on managerial duties and to exercise independent judgment on significant matters affecting the restaurant.

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 effectively.
• 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 for 8-10 hours.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and raise arms above head on occasion.

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.
• Perform operational execution duties including opening, mid-day, and closing responsibilities.
• Conduct daily briefings on important matters for the team.
• Manage repair and maintenance issues.
• Oversee the Restaurant Risk Review audit process and implement necessary changes.
• Manage local restaurant marketing and community involvement.
• Facilitate participation in the Continued Education Program.
• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and laws.
• Make recommendations regarding team member development, promotion, and disciplinary actions.
• Cooperate with Team Member Relations Department in investigations related to restaurant inquiries.
• Ensure safety and sanitation in food and beverage execution.
• Monitor food and beverage quality and execution, conducting Quarterly Food Reviews.
• Prepare and receive orders of food and beverages.
• Conduct weekly inventories to assess stock levels and ordering patterns.
• Monitor daily prep production and validate it.
• Coach, mentor, and discipline hourly team members.
• Manage guest relations and recovery.

Benefits

• Lucrative compensation package
• Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance and 401K
• Paid vacation time
• Culture that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion
• Community involvement and philanthropy
• Quarterly bonus potential
• Daily Pay - On demand access to earned pay
• Fun environment
• Relocation opportunities throughout the country

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees