Senior Kitchen Manager

Company: BJs Restaurants
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: March 12, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:

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 **NOW HIRING** $68,000-$77,000 / year plus quarterly bonus potentialCommensurate with experience LET'S TALK ABOUT CULTURE AND CAREER GROWTH! 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 communitiesQuarterly bonus potentialDaily Pay- On demand access to earned payFun environmentRelocation opportunities throughout the countryAnd more! Apply now so we can tell you about it! The 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 & Responsibilities: Operational ExecutionPerform Open / Mid-Day / Closing dutiesConduct daily briefings on matters of importance to the teamManage all necessary repair and maintenance issuesManage the Restaurant Risk Review audit process and implement necessary changesManage local restaurant marketing, sales building, and community involvementFacilitate and participate in Continued Education ProgramExercise discretion and independent judgmentEnsure 100% compliance with all Company policies and lawsMake recommendations concerning development, promotion, and disciplinary action affecting team membersMake hiring and termination recommendations to General ManagerCooperate with Team Member Relations Department and management team in investigating Team Member Hotline and Restaurant Support Center inquiries relating to restaurant Food & Beverage Execution Ensure safety & sanitationMonitor food and beverage quality and executionConduct Quarterly Food ReviewsPrepare and receive orders of food and beveragesConduct weekly inventories to ensure that proper levels are stocked and to assess ordering patterns and changesMonitor and validate daily prep production Team Member RelationsCoach, mentor, and discipline hourly team membersMonitor facilitate team member recognition Service Execution and Guest RelationsTrain, coach and develop team members to ensure they are providing Gold Standard service to BJ's guestsManage guest relations and guest recovery Necessary Skills & Requirements:A minimum of two 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 teamExceptional 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 abilitiesExceptional guest service orientationAbility to stand and walk around a restaurant to supervise operations for 8-10 hoursAbility to lift 50 poundsAbility to bend, stoop, and raise arms above head on occasion Salary: Commensurate with experience

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