Operations Training Manager (OTM) - Ohio

About the role

Overview: **Who** **W****e** **A****re**

At BJ’s Restaurants, we’ve been bringing people together to celebrate life’s moments since 1978\. We’re more than a restaurant, we’re a team of passionate people who take pride in creating great food, memorable experiences, and a workplace where everyone feels valued. If you’re energized by teamwork, motivated to keep learning, and passionate about creating great experiences for others, you’ll feel right at home here.

Responsibilities: **What** **You’ll** **Do**

* Partner with operational leaders to strengthen training execution and restaurant performance across your region (Ohio). * Coach and support Restaurant Training Managers, MITs, and certified trainers to deliver consistent, high\-quality training. * Partner with field leaders to create customized training plans that address restaurant\-specific opportunities and drive measurable results. * Lead regional training workshops, support company initiatives, and help execute successful New Restaurant Openings. * Build and sustain a pipeline of certified trainers and high\-performing training restaurants

Qualifications: **How** **You’ll** **Contribute**

* Serve as a trusted training and operations partner to VPOs, DOs/AVPs, and restaurant leaders. * Use observations, coaching, and performance data to identify gaps and implement targeted improvement plans. * Champion BJ's Gold Standard of Operational Excellence by ensuring consistent execution of training programs and operational standards throughout your region. * Create training resources and provide regular updates on progress, results, and opportunities.

**What** **You****’ll** **Bring**

* 5\-7 years of restaurant/retail operations experience with leadership roles and coaching others * Multi\-unit restaurant operations, training, or leadership development experience. * Experience developing managers, trainers, and high\-performing restaurant teams. * Ability to analyze performance trends and turn insights into action. * Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills. * Proficiency creating training materials, presentations, guides, and learning resources. * Must reside in, or be able to regularly support, the assigned region * Overnight travel is required. Must be able to travel approximately 50% of the time, as this is a field\-based role with assignments as long as 14 days during a New Restaurant Opening

**Salary Range**

USD $90,000k – $100,000 plus bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

*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.*

**B****enefits** **that matter****… L****ive your best life!**

* Competitive salary and bonus opportunities * 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future * Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits * Free and discounted meals * Career growth and advancement opportunities * Financial wellness and life planning resources * Employee discount program and additional lifestyle perks * A collaborative culture built on teamwork, service, and celebrating wins

If you thrive on developing people, improving performance, and partnering with leaders to drive results, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact across an entire region. Apply today and help shape the future of talent and training at BJ’s Restaurants.

This role follows a remote schedule. You must be based in the Ohio market. You’ll join us at our Restaurant Support Center in Huntington Beach as needed.

Pay Range: USD $90,000\.00 \- USD $100,000\.00 /Hr.