Senior Kitchen Leader — Lead Team, Quality & Ops

BJ's Restaurants, Inc.; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Free meals

Career growth

Employee discounts

Team culture

Job summary

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. in Sparks, NV is seeking a Senior Kitchen Manager to lead the heart of our operation, building strong teams, delivering exceptional food, and driving operational excellence.

You’ll oversee daily kitchen operations and coach staff to achieve high standards in safety, quality and guest satisfaction. This exempt management role requires flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends and holidays, with a 50-hour work week and opportunities for career growth within a

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 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

Team leadership

Guest experience

Food cost management

Safety & sanitation

Adaptability

Tools

KDS

Scheduling software

Inventory management

Effective ordering

Job description

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. in Sparks, NV is seeking a Senior Kitchen Manager to lead the heart of our operation, building strong teams, delivering exceptional food, and driving operational excellence.

You’ll oversee daily kitchen operations and coach staff to achieve high standards in safety, quality and guest satisfaction. This exempt management role requires flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends and holidays, with a 50-hour work week and opportunities for career growth within a