Senior Kitchen Manager: Lead High‑Volume Ops & Team Growth

BJ's Restaurants, Inc.; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus potential

Relocation opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. in California is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead restaurant operations during opening, mid, and closing shifts.

You will hire, train, supervise and coach the team, ensure a Gold Standard guest experience, and uphold safety, sanitation and quality standards.

The role offers USD 74,000–79,000 per year with quarterly bonus potential, plus relocation opportunities, comprehensive benefits, paid vacation, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of full-service, high-volume restaurant management experience.
• High integrity, professionalism, and maturity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationship management and performance management skills.
• Motivate and direct team members in a management setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, and questioning skills.
• Strong writing and documentation abilities.
• Attention to detail and quick information retention.
• Proven problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent guest service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all restaurant operations during opening, mid, or closing shifts.
• Hire, train, supervise, and coach restaurant team members.
• Ensure a Gold Standard guest experience and adherence to company policies.
• Safely and sanitarily execute food & beverage operations.
• Manage local restaurant marketing, sales, and community involvement.
• Lead ongoing education programs and team development.
• Maintain compliance with laws and company policies.
• Support hiring decisions and discipline when needed.

Skills

Restaurant management

Integrity

Fast-paced environment

Relationship management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Guest service orientation

Job description

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. in California is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead restaurant operations during opening, mid, and closing shifts.

You will hire, train, supervise and coach the team, ensure a Gold Standard guest experience, and uphold safety, sanitation and quality standards.

The role offers USD 74,000–79,000 per year with quarterly bonus potential, plus relocation opportunities, comprehensive benefits, paid vacation, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.