Kitchen Manager - Join the Team!

Dave & Buster's Inc. is a leading restaurant and entertainment company known for its unique combination of dining and interactive gaming experiences. Established as a vibrant venue, Dave & Buster's offers guests a fun-filled atmosphere where exceptional food and engaging entertainment come together. Main Event Entertainment, operating under the same company roof, complements this with its own dynamic entertainment offerings, creating an environment that is both exciting and welcoming. With two distinct brands under one organization, Dave & Buster's Inc. provides double the opportunities for growth and career development. The company is committed to maintaining a fun work environment, fostering employee growth, and supporting its team members through various programs including health benefits and financial assistance funds. It embraces diversity and inclusion as an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify where required. The Kitchen Manager at Dave & Buster's and Main Event Entertainment serves as the heart of the kitchen operations. This role is crucial for maintaining high culinary standards and ensuring the kitchen runs efficiently and profitably. As a Kitchen Manager, you will lead an elite back-of-house team, taking full responsibility for hiring, training, developing, and retaining top talent. Managing costs such as food and labor is key to securing the overall financial success of the location. The role demands leadership, strong business acumen, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-faceted restaurant and entertainment setting. Kitchen Managers are expected to handle high-volume days, averaging around 50-hour workweeks, and play an active part in new menu rollouts, driving guest satisfaction and team performance. Collaboration with management teams to optimize profitability and maintain a safe, sanitary kitchen environment is essential. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, disability insurance, and a 401K matching plan. This is an opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about leadership, innovation, and delivering memorable dining experiences in an entertaining and lively atmosphere.

• 21+ years of age
• 3+ years of restaurant or hospitality experience
• proficient in managing the cost of goods sold and labor
• ability to lead a team to create a memorable guest experience
• proven experience in kitchen management
• strong business acumen
• the ability to work weekends nights and holidays
• not afraid to work in a fast-paced noisy environment with distracting conditions