Top 3 Senior kitchen manager Jobs in Illinois

Senior Kitchen Manager
BJ's Restaurants —Plainfield, IL
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Casual dining restaurant
- Sales
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Culinary Operations and Procurement Director
HHS Senior Living, LLC (USA) —Chicago, IL
- $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef
Sunrise Senior Living —River Forest, IL
- $25.85 - $32.35 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Mid-level
- Kitchen
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Senior Kitchen Manager

BJ's Restaurants -
Plainfield, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$65,000 - $75,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Guest relations
Writing skills
Performance management
Team development
Casual dining experience
Relationship management
Team motivation (leadership skill)
General management

Full Job Description

Overview:

Do you challenge yourself to always do things right and do them better? Then you will thrive at BJ’s Restaurants!

NEW RESTAURANT OPENING - OPENING LATE 2026

We are committed to our CRAFT:

Connection, Respect, Advancement, Fun, and Trust

**NOW HIRING**

$65,000 - $75,000 / year plus
quarterly bonus potential
Commensurate with experience

This salary range reflects the anticipated compensation for this role. Final salary within the range will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, relevant experience, and other job-related qualifications.

LET’S TALK ABOUT CULTURE AND CAREER GROWTH!

Lucrative compensation package
Growing company with 200+ restaurants and several new restaurant openings yearly across the country
Career advancement and leadership conferences and development programs
Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance and 401K
Paid vacation time
Culture that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion with our WeCAN & IDEA groups
Community involvement and philanthropy – We love giving back to our communities
Quarterly bonus potential
Daily Pay- On demand access to earned pay
Fun environment
Relocation opportunities throughout the country
And more!

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Responsibilities:

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing all functions of the restaurant during opening, mid or closing shifts. Key responsibilities include hiring, managing, supervising and training restaurant team members and ensuring a Gold Standard guest experience.

All management positions at BJ’s Restaurants are classified as exempt. As an exempt manager, you must spend more than 50% of your time performing managerial duties and must regularly exercise independent judgment and discretion on matters of consequence to the restaurant.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Operational Execution

Perform Open / Mid-Day / Closing duties
Conduct daily briefings on matters of importance to the team
Manage all necessary repair and maintenance issues
Manage the Restaurant Risk Review audit process and implement necessary changes
Manage local restaurant marketing, sales building, and community involvement
Facilitate and participate in Continued Education Program
Exercise discretion and independent judgment
Ensure 100% compliance with all Company policies and laws
Make recommendations concerning development, promotion, and disciplinary action affecting team members
Make hiring and termination recommendations to General Manager

Food & Beverage Execution

Ensure safety & sanitation
Monitor food and beverage quality and execution
Conduct Quarterly Food Reviews
Prepare and receive orders of food and beverages
Conduct weekly inventories to ensure that proper levels are stocked and to assess ordering patterns and changes
Monitor and validate daily prep production

Team Member Relations

Coach, mentor, and discipline hourly team members
Monitor facilitate team member recognition

Service Execution and Guest Relations

Train, coach, and develop team members to ensure they are providing Gold Standard service to BJ’s guests
Manage guest relations and guest recovery

Qualifications:

Necessary Skills & Requirements:

A minimum of two years full service, high volume, casual dining restaurant management experience
High personal integrity, professionalism, and maturity
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Solid relationship management and performance management skills
Ability to motivate and direct team members and work effectively in management team
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on listening and questioning skills
Strong writing and documentation skills
Ability to absorb and retain information quickly
Keen attention to detail
Proven problem-solving abilities
Exceptional guest service orientation
Ability to stand and walk around a restaurant to supervise operations for 8-10 hours
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to bend, stoop, and raise arms above head on occasion

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Pay Range: USD $65,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.

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