Senior Restaurant Manager: Lead Teams & Guest Experience

BJ's Restaurants, Inc.; San Bruno (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Meals included

Career growth

Employee discounts

Job summary

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations and drive a high-energy, guest-centric culture at our California location. You will hire, train, and develop a team, ensuring BJ’s Gold Standard service from opening to closing shifts.

The role emphasizes coaching, performance management, and creating a fun environment where guests and team members thrive, with a focus on delivering memorable experiences and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of full-service dining or GM-level experience in a fast-casual environment.
• 1 year leading, coaching and motivating high-performing teams.
• Guest-first mindset with a strong commitment to cleanliness and delivering exceptional experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations with a focus on execution, efficiency, and team engagement.
• Coach, train, and develop team members to deliver outstanding hospitality and guest experiences.
• Ensure operational excellence, safety, and BJ’s Gold Standard service across all shifts.

Skills

Restaurant management

Team leadership

Customer service

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations and drive a high-energy, guest-centric culture at our California location. You will hire, train, and develop a team, ensuring BJ’s Gold Standard service from opening to closing shifts.

The role emphasizes coaching, performance management, and creating a fun environment where guests and team members thrive, with a focus on delivering memorable experiences and operational excellence.