Senior Kitchen Manager - Lead Teams, Elevate Quality

BJ's Restaurants, Inc.; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Free meals

Career growth

Employee discounts

Job summary

BJ’s Restaurants is seeking a Senior Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen operations, oversee daily prep, scheduling, and inventory while driving guest satisfaction and team engagement.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership in a fast-paced kitchen, focus on food safety, and a track record of developing high-performing teams. This role requires a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a full kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to manage food costs, labor, and safety standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and development of team.
• Ensure food quality, safety, and consistent guest experiences.
• Coach and develop kitchen staff; manage scheduling and performance.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

People development

Food safety

Operational excellence

Problem solving

Tools

KDS

Scheduling software

Inventory management systems

Job description

BJ’s Restaurants is seeking a Senior Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen operations, oversee daily prep, scheduling, and inventory while driving guest satisfaction and team engagement.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership in a fast-paced kitchen, focus on food safety, and a track record of developing high-performing teams. This role requires a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.