Senior Restaurant Manager — Lead People & Guest Experience

BJ's Restaurants, Inc.; Cary (NC); 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

Discounted meals

Career growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Team collaboration culture

Job summary

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Restaurant Manager in Cary, NC to lead daily restaurant operations, coach teams, and ensure exceptional guest experiences.

You’ll hire, train, and develop talent, delivering BJ’s Gold Standard service and maintaining a safe, high-energy environment. This exempt role focuses on people leadership, performance, and delivering outstanding results.

Qualifications

• One year leading, coaching and motivating high-performing teams.
• Guest-first mindset with commitment to cleanliness and exceptional experiences.
• Excellent communication and collaborative leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations with focus on execution and team engagement.
• Set shift priorities, coach teams, and drive accountability.
• Maintain safe, well-maintained environment and uphold standards.
• Support growth and development of team members through coaching and feedback.
• Champion food safety and quality across all areas.
• Deliver BJ’s Gold Standard service and memorable guest experiences.
• Build culture of service excellence and resolve guest concerns professionally.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coaching

Job description

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Restaurant Manager in Cary, NC to lead daily restaurant operations, coach teams, and ensure exceptional guest experiences.

You’ll hire, train, and develop talent, delivering BJ’s Gold Standard service and maintaining a safe, high-energy environment. This exempt role focuses on people leadership, performance, and delivering outstanding results.