Exhibit 10.1
November 15, 2022
Mr. Putnam Shin
Dear Putnam:
Welcome to BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (the “Company” or “BJ’s”). We are delighted to extend you the offer to join BJ’s as Executive Vice President and Chief Growth & Innovation Officer. Your offer is contingent upon the results of a background investigation and your acceptance of these terms.
We would like you to begin on Monday, December 12, 2022 (“Effective Date”) at 9:00 a.m. at the Company Restaurant Support Center located at 7755 Center Avenue, Suite 300, Huntington Beach, CA 92647. When you arrive at the Restaurant Support Center, please ask for Jim Farman, Sr. Director of Career Development. You will go through your Team Member Orientation with Jim. He will review key Company policies, resources available to you, and information about your benefit package and will answer any questions you may have. Please bring documentation necessary to complete your Form I-9.
I’d like to recap your offer and outline our plans for you:
You will not be eligible for the severance payments or benefits set forth herein if you resign from your employment with the Company for any reason or voluntarily terminate your employment.
The terms of this offer of employment expire in ten (10) days from the date hereof. Please acknowledge your acceptance of this offer of employment on the terms indicated by signing the enclosed copy of this letter and returning it to me as soon as possible.
We are excited to bring you onto the BJ’s team! Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Greg Levin
Chief Executive Officer
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.
I accept the above offer of employment with BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. on the terms described in this letter:
Putnam Shin Date