Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage all kitchen functions during opening, mid, or closing shifts to ensure high-quality food and service standards.
• Hire, train, supervise, and mentor kitchen team members and kitchen managers.
• Oversee food and beverage quality, ensuring compliance with RAFTT (Recipe-Appearance-Flavor-Temperature-Texture) guidelines.
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards to ensure the safety of guests and team members.
• Control costs, manage inventory, and prepare team member work schedules to achieve profit objectives.
• Direct operational execution, including equipment maintenance and compliance with all company policies and health standards.
• Manage guest relations and facilitate guest recovery to ensure a "Gold Standard" experience.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of full-service, high-volume, casual dining restaurant management experience.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
• Strong relationship management, performance management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and direct team members within a collaborative management team.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing).

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($75,000 - $82,000 per year) plus quarterly bonus potential.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401K retirement plan and paid vacation time.
• Daily Pay access to earned wages.
• Career advancement opportunities through a "promote from within" culture.
• Diverse and inclusive work environment with community involvement opportunities.

About the Company

BJ's Restaurants is a growing company with over 200 restaurants nationwide. We are committed to our CRAFT values: Connection, Respect, Advancement, Fun, and Trust. We offer a high-energy environment focused on craft beer, great food, and delivering a "WOW" experience to every guest.