Senior Kitchen Leader: Build Teams, Drive Quality & Service

BJ's Restaurants, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; 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 discounts

Team collaboration culture

Job summary

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Kitchen Manager in the United States. You will lead daily kitchen operations, drive performance, and ensure exceptional guest experiences through strong team leadership and adherence to safety standards.

Join a restaurant leadership team committed to operational excellence, training, and career growth while delivering high-quality food and memorable moments for guests.

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.
• Drives results through managing food costs, labor, safety standards, and operational performance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with a minimum 50-hour work week.

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.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team development

Food safety standards

Operational excellence

Problem-solving

Flexible schedule

Tools

KDS

Scheduling systems

Inventory management

Ordering systems

Job description

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Kitchen Manager in the United States. You will lead daily kitchen operations, drive performance, and ensure exceptional guest experiences through strong team leadership and adherence to safety standards.

Join a restaurant leadership team committed to operational excellence, training, and career growth while delivering high-quality food and memorable moments for guests.