Senior Kitchen Manager - Lead Teams, Elevate Guests

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Free and discounted meals

Career growth and advancement

Employee discount program

Job summary

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Kitchen Manager in Roseville, CA to lead the heart of our operation—daily kitchen management, team development, and ensuring food quality and guest satisfaction.

You will oversee kitchen operations, including safety, inventory, and execution, while driving exceptional guest experiences and managing costs. A fast-paced, team-oriented culture awaits, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of full-service kitchen experience or General Manager-level experience in a fast-casual environment.
• 1 year leading, coaching and motivating high-performing teams.
• Experience using kitchen systems and technology, including KDS, scheduling, inventory management, and effective ordering.

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

Labor cost management

Decision making

Tools

KDS

Scheduling software

Inventory management

Ordering systems

Job description

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Kitchen Manager in Roseville, CA to lead the heart of our operation—daily kitchen management, team development, and ensuring food quality and guest satisfaction.

You will oversee kitchen operations, including safety, inventory, and execution, while driving exceptional guest experiences and managing costs. A fast-paced, team-oriented culture awaits, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.