Is it hard to get a job at BJ's Restaurants?

Hourly wages for those filling non-management positions range from $14 per hour for servers to $18 per hour for dishwashers and line cooks, which is on par with the industry. These positions do not require prior experience or extensive training or education, making them available to almost all applicants.

While benefits are available to full-time employees, most hourly workers will not receive perks such as 401K or health care coverage. Many positions at the company appeal to young applicants new to the workforce. As a result, there is a fairly high turnover rate among those in non-management positions.

The hiring process at BJ's is very straightforward. Employees report that from the time that an online application was submitted to when a position was offered is often fewer than four days. The company does not drug test or perform a background check on incoming employees. It is possible to be hired on the same day as your interview with the restaurant manager.