Q: Does BJ's Restaurants drug test?

No, BJ's Restaurants does not drug test. The company does not drug screen potential hires for entry-level positions, such as bus boy, host, or wait staff. However, managerial candidates are drug screened during the hiring process. Applicants for these roles are asked to submit to a drug screening through a third-party medical lab. The type of test is a urine drug test.

Q: Does BJ's Restaurants hire felons?

Yes, BJ's Restaurants hires felons. The company does perform a background check during the hiring process, but having a felony on your record does not automatically disqualify you. This decision also comes down to the management of each individual BJ's restaurant. Certain crimes, such as ones involving theft, violence, or sexual misconduct, may hinder you when seeking employment with the company.

Question 1

When was BJ's Restaurants founded?

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BJ's Restaurants was founded in 1978.

Question 2

How many employees does BJ's Restaurants have?

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BJ's Restaurants has 23,000 employees.

Question 3

How much money does BJ's Restaurants make?

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BJ's Restaurants generates $1.4B in revenue.

Question 4

What industry is BJ's Restaurants in?

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BJ's Restaurants is in the hospitality industry.

Question 5

What type of company is BJ's Restaurants?

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BJ's Restaurants is a public company.

Question 6

Who are BJ's Restaurants's competitors?

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BJ's Restaurants competitors include Panera Bread, P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Darden Restaurants, Sonic Drive-In, Applebee's Canada, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Blaze Pizza, Johnny Rockets, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, Gordon Biersch Brewing, Bloomin' Brands, Wynkoop Brewing, Famous Dave's of America, Red Robin, Whole Foods Market, Joe's Crab Shack, Carrabba's, The Cheesecake Factory, Texas Roadhouse, TGI Fridays.

Question 7

Who works at BJ's Restaurants?

Accepted Answer

Gregory A. Trojan (CEO)

Bill Cunningham (Founder)

Mike Phillips (Founder)

Jerry Hennessy (Founders)

Paul Motenko (Founders)

Question 8

Where is BJ's Restaurants's headquarters?

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BJ's Restaurants's headquarters is in Huntington Beach, CA.

Question 9

Does BJ's Restaurants drug test?

Accepted Answer

No, BJ's Restaurants does not drug test. The company does not drug screen potential hires for entry-level positions, such as bus boy, host, or wait staff.

However, managerial candidates are drug screened during the hiring process. Applicants for these roles are asked to submit to a drug screening through a third-party medical lab. The type of test is a urine drug test.

Question 10

Does BJ's Restaurants hire felons?

Accepted Answer

Yes, BJ's Restaurants hires felons. The company does perform a background check during the hiring process, but having a felony on your record does not automatically disqualify you.

This decision also comes down to the management of each individual BJ's restaurant. Certain crimes, such as ones involving theft, violence, or sexual misconduct, may hinder you when seeking employment with the company.

Question 11

How do you answer "why are you interested in working for BJ's Restaurants?"

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You answer "why are you interested in working for BJ's Restaurants?" by expressing a desire to work for a well-established restaurant chain that has many locations all over the United States.

Question 12

How do you write a cover letter for a job at BJ's Restaurants?

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You write a cover letter for a job at BJ's Restaurants by focusing on your passion for food and customer service and your desire to work for one of the most well-known and beloved chain restaurants.

Question 13

How old do you have to be to work at BJ's Restaurants?

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You have to be at least 18 years old to work at BJ's Restaurants. This is due to the fact that they serve alcohol and have bars at their eating establishments.

You have to be at least 19 years old to serve alcohol while working for BJ's Restaurants. Servers also need to be 21 years of age to open a bottle of wine at a table.

Question 14

What benefits does BJ's Restaurants offer?

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BJ's Restaurants offers a variety of benefits to its employees. However, this depends on whether you are part-time or full-time and whether you are a manager or an hourly employee.

Part-time employees do not receive very many benefits beyond a flexible work schedule and an employee discount, and free food when on a shift.

Question 15

What is the dress code at BJ's Restaurants?

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The dress code at BJ's Restaurants is black slacks, a black long sleeve button-up shirt with a button-down collar, and black non-slip shoes. The company provides all servers with an apron as well.

Question 16

What is the hiring process at BJ's Restaurants?

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The hiring process at BJ's Restaurants is standard for the restaurant and food industry. Interviews are tailored with questions that are relevant to the specific role you seek with the company.

Rank	City	Job count	Avg. salary
1	North Las Vegas, NV	5	$26,524
2	Fort Worth, TX	4	$25,161
3	Bowie, MD	4	$27,761
4	Cincinnati, OH	3	$24,429
5	Bloomington, IN	3	$24,587
6	Temple, TX	3	$25,317

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1		$45,267	0
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6		$32,973	0
7		$32,699	0
8		$32,507	0
9		$31,839	0
10		$31,682	0

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