Senior Kitchen Manager

BJ's Restaurants, Inc.; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lucrative compensation package

401K plan

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision/lI

Paid vacation time

Quarterly bonus potential

Daily Pay – on-demand pay

Job summary

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager in New York to oversee daily restaurant operations, hiring, training, and ensuring a Gold Standard guest experience. You will lead a team, manage safety, quality, and local marketing, while upholding company policies and labor practices.

The role requires 2+ years in high-volume casual dining management, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with relocation opportunities nationwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of full-service, high-volume restaurant management experience.
• Proven leadership and discipline abilities with a focus on guest satisfaction.
• Strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise operations, hire, train, and evaluate staff.
• Ability to stand/walk 8–10 hours, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage restaurant functions during opening, mid, or closing shifts and ensure Gold Standard guest experience.
• Lead team recruitment, supervision, training, and performance management.
• Oversee food/beverage safety, quality, and inventory processes.
• Coordinate local marketing, community involvement, and risk audits.
• Coach and discipline hourly team members and manage guest relations and recovery.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws.

Skills

Leadership

Integrity

Fast-paced work

Relationship management

Team motivation

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Guest service orientation

Job description

Overview

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:

C onnection, R espect, A dvancement, F un, and T rust

**NOW HIRING**

$70,000 - $78,000 / year plus quarterly bonus potential Commensurate with experience

Thissalary range reflects the anticipated compensation for this role. Final salarywithin the range will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, relevant experience, and other job-related qualifications.

LET’S TALK ABOUT CULTURE AND CAREER GROWTH!

• Lucrative compensation package
• Growing 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 groups
• Community involvementand philanthropy – We love giving back to our communities
• Quarterly bonus potential
• Daily Pay- On demand access to earned pay
• Fun environment
• Relocation opportunities throughout the country
• And more!

Responsibilities

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

OperationalExecution

• Perform Open / Mid-Day / Closing duties
• Conduct daily briefings on matters of importance to the team
• Manage all necessary repair and maintenance issues
• Manage the Restaurant Risk Review audit process and implement necessary changes
• Manage local restaurant marketing, sales building, and community involvement
• Facilitate and participate in Continued Education Program
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment
• Ensure 100% compliance with all Company policies and laws
• Make recommendations concerning development, promotion, and disciplinary action affecting team members
• Make hiring and termination recommendations to General Manager
• Cooperate 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 & sanitation
• Monitor foodand beverage quality and execution
• Conduct Quarterly Food Reviews
• Prepare and receive orders of food and beverages
• Conduct weekly inventories to ensure that proper levels are stocked and to assess ordering patterns and changes
• Monitor and validate daily prep production

Team Member Relations

• Coach, mentor, and discipline hourly team members
• Monitor facilitate team member recognition

Service Execution and Guest Relations

• Train, coach, and develop team members to ensure they are providing Gold Standard service to BJ’s guests
• Manage guest relations and guest recovery

Qualifications

Necessary Skills & Requirements

• A minimum of two years full service, high volume, casual dining restaurant management experience
• High personal integrity, professionalism, and maturity
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Solid relationship management and performance management skills
• Ability to motivate and direct team members and work effectively in management team
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on listening and questioning skills
• Strong writing and documentation skills
• Ability to absorb and retain information quickly
• Keen attention to detail
• Proven problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional guest service orientation
• Ability to stand and walk around a restaurant to supervise operations for8-10 hours
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, stoop, and raise arms above head on occasion

Salary:Commensurate with experience

Pay Range

USD $70,000.00 - USD $78,000.00 /Yr.