Senior Kitchen Leader: Build Teams, Drive Growth

BJ's Restaurants, Inc.; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Free meals

Discounted meals

Career growth

Employee discount program

Team collaboration

Job summary

BJ’s Restaurants in Greenwood, IN is seeking a Senior Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team, uphold food safety and quality, and drive operational excellence. You’ll oversee daily operations, coach/cdevelop staff, manage inventory, and partner with front-of-house leaders to ensure seamless service.

This exempt management role requires at least one year of full-service kitchen leadership, a track record of cost control, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 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 the heart of our operation—building great teams, delivering exceptional food, and driving operational excellence.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including team development, food quality, safety, inventory, and execution.
• Exercise independent judgment, make critical operational decisions, and play a key role in driving restaurant performance, team engagement, and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team development

Food safety

Operational excellence

Problem solving

KDS scheduling

Inventory management

Guest experience

Labor control

Health inspections

Tools

Kitchen systems

Job description

BJ’s Restaurants in Greenwood, IN is seeking a Senior Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team, uphold food safety and quality, and drive operational excellence. You’ll oversee daily operations, coach/cdevelop staff, manage inventory, and partner with front-of-house leaders to ensure seamless service.

This exempt management role requires at least one year of full-service kitchen leadership, a track record of cost control, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.