Senior Kitchen Manager: Lead Teams, Deliver Excellence

BJ's Restaurants, Inc.; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Kitchen Manager in Oxnard, CA to lead daily kitchen operations, develop teams, and ensure exceptional food quality and guest satisfaction.

You will drive safety, inventory control, and cost efficiency while mentoring staff and coordinating with front-of-house leadership to deliver seamless service. The role focuses on people leadership, talent development, and achieving operational excellence across the kitchen, with a strong emphasis on guest

Qualifications

• At least one year of full-service kitchen experience or GM-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.
• Passion for creating exceptional guest experiences while fostering a positive, team-focused culture.

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.
• 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 coaching

Food safety

Cost control

Tools

KDS

Scheduling

Inventory management

Ordering

Job description

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Kitchen Manager in Oxnard, CA to lead daily kitchen operations, develop teams, and ensure exceptional food quality and guest satisfaction.

You will drive safety, inventory control, and cost efficiency while mentoring staff and coordinating with front-of-house leadership to deliver seamless service. The role focuses on people leadership, talent development, and achieving operational excellence across the kitchen, with a strong emphasis on guest