Kitchen Manager

Dave & Buster's•Torrance, CA

1d•$80,202 - $94,355

About The Position

The Kitchen Manager is the leader of the kitchen and a culinary expert responsible for keeping kitchen operations in excellent condition. The role involves selecting, motivating, and leading back-of-house employees while managing costs to support the location’s financial success. The Kitchen Manager works in a fast-paced restaurant and entertainment environment, supports menu rollouts, and helps deliver memorable guest experiences. The position typically involves an average of 50-hour work weeks and requires availability for weekends, nights, and holidays.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
At least 3 years of restaurant or hospitality experience.
Proficiency in managing cost of goods sold and labor.
Ability to lead a team to create a memorable guest experience.
Proven kitchen management experience.
Strong business acumen.
Availability to work weekends, nights, and holidays.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment with distracting conditions.
Ability to handle busy operating days and an average 50-hour work week.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, develop, and retain back-of-house employees.
Maintain a safe, secure, sanitary, and well-maintained environment for guests and staff.
Manage food costs, track waste, and control kitchen labor costs.
Understand, manage, and follow safe food-handling procedures.
Collaborate with the management team to drive financial results and optimize location profitability.
Lead the kitchen team and support new menu rollouts and food-item introductions.
Inspire the team and help elevate employee performance and guest experiences.