Senior Kitchen Manager

BJ's Restaurants•Noblesville, IN

47d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Kitchen Manager at BJ’s Restaurants, you'll lead the heart of our operation—building great teams, delivering exceptional food, and driving operational excellence. You'll oversee daily kitchen operations, including team development, food quality, safety, inventory, and execution, while creating an environment where team members can thrive. As a member of the restaurant leadership team, you'll exercise independent judgment, make critical operational decisions, and play a key role in driving restaurant performance, team engagement, and guest satisfaction. This is an exempt management position focused on leading people, developing talent, and ensuring operational excellence across the kitchen.

Requirements

At least one year of full-service kitchen experience or General Manager-level experience in a fast-casual environment.
One year leading, coaching and motivating high-performing teams.
Experience using kitchen systems and technology, including KDS, scheduling, inventory management, and effective ordering.
A passion for creating exceptional guest experiences while fostering a positive, team-focused culture.
Drives results through demonstrated success managing food costs, labor, safety standards, and operational performance.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment with strong problem-solving skills and decision making.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards, with a track record of high health inspection scores.
Passionate leader who thrives on quality and building strong, effective teams.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with a minimum 50-hour work week consisting of five 10-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth execution and a well-prepared team.
Set clear priorities through pre-shift communication, coaching, and team development.
Maintain a safe, compliant, and well-functioning kitchen environment.
Support hiring, development, performance management, and career growth for team members.
Champion food safety, sanitation, and operational standards.
Ensure every menu item is prepared with quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
Oversee daily prep and production to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
Train, coach, and develop kitchen teams to perform at their best.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Partner with front-of-house leaders to deliver seamless service and support guest recovery when needed.