Kitchen Manager

OverviewDo 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 CRAFTConnection, Respect, Advancement, Fun, and TrustNOW HIRING**$74,000 - $79,000 / year plusquarterly bonus potentialCommensurate with experienceThis 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.Are you ready for craft beer, great food, and an all-around "WOW" experience?! BJ’s Restaurants is looking for talented, passion-driven managers to join our Management Teams.LET’S TALK ABOUT CULTURE AND CAREER GROWTH!A performance based benefits, promote from within culture, to grow to Executive Kitchen Manager Lucrative compensation packageGrowing company with 200+ restaurants and several new restaurant openings yearly across the country 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 our WeCAN & IDEA groupsCommunity involvement and philanthropy - We love giving back to our communities Quarterly bonus potentialDaily Pay - On Demand access to earned payFun environmentRelocation opportunities throughout the countryAnd more! Apply now so we can tell you about it!ResponsibilitiesThe Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing all functions of the restaurant during opening, mid or closing shifts. Key responsibilities include hiring, managing, supervising and training restaurant team members and ensuring a Gold Standard guest experience.All management positions at BJ’s Restaurants are classified as exempt. As an exempt manager, you must spend more than 50% of your time performing managerial duties and must regularly exercise independent judgment and discretion on matters of consequence to the restaurant.Duties & ResponsibilitiesOperational ExecutionPerform Open/Mid-Day/Closing dutiesConduct daily briefings on matters of importance to the kitchen manager and team membersManage all necessary repair and maintenance issues, and supervise cleaning and maintenance of equipmentEnsure the production of high-quality foods on a consistent basisEnsure team member and kitchen manager compliance with all audit standards (internal and external audits)Update the daily communication board with key restaurant and promotion announcementsFacilitate and direct all in-restaurant training programsExercise discretion and independent judgment in facilitating zone management (Hospitality, Guest Relations, Quality Fast)Ensure 100% compliance with all Company policies and laws, including health and safety standardsEnsure compliance with BJ’s Code of Integrity, Ethics, and Conduct, BJ’s Seven Cs, and BJ’s Principles of Professional ServiceFood & Beverage ExecutionEnsure safety and sanitation in the restaurantMonitor food and beverage quality and execution and direct team members and kitchen manager to ensure compliance with BJ’s standardsAssign and direct team member execution of cleanliness and safety proceduresProvide coaching and general direction to Kitchen Manager(s) to ensure their effective leadershipConduct RAFTT (Recipe-Appearance-Flavor-Temperature-Texture) per BJ’s culinary guidelinesTeam Member RelationsCoach, mentor, and discipline hourly team membersProvide feedback to kitchen manager for career development and overall compliance with BJ’s standardsMonitor and facilitate team member recognitionMake recommendations concerning development, promotion, and disciplinary action affecting team members and kitchen manager(s) that are given serious weight by the Executive Kitchen Manager and General ManagerMake hiring and termination decisions and/or making recommendations to General Manager regarding hiring and termination decisions which are given serious weightCooperate with Team Member Relations Department and management team in investigating Team Member Hotline and Restaurant Support Center inquiries relating to restaurantPromote and develop in-restaurant training team and career progression (culinary mastery)Service Execution and Guest RelationsTrain, coach, and develop team members and Kitchen Manager(s) to ensure they are providing Gold Standard service to BJ's guests and to each other in execution of their responsibilities within the kitchenManage guest relations and guest recoveryQualificationsNecessary Skills & Requirements:A minimum of 2 years full service, high volume, casual dining restaurant management experienceHigh personal integrity, professionalism, and maturityAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentSolid relationship management and performance management skillsAbility to motivate and direct team members and work effectively in management teamStrong understanding of BJ’s goals and objectivesGood communication skillsExceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on listening and questioning skillsStrong writing and documentation skillsAbility to absorb and retain information quicklyKeen attention to detailProven problem-solving abilitiesAbility to effectively prioritize and execute tasks with an appropriate sense of urgency in a high-performance, fast-paced environmentExceptional guest service orientationExperience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentAbility to speak, read, and write EnglishSalary: Commensurate with experiencePay RangeUSD $74,000.00 - USD $79,000.00 /Yr.