Kitchen Manager
About The Position
The Kitchen Manager is the culinary leader of the kitchen, responsible for keeping kitchen operations in pristine condition, selecting and motivating back-of-house employees, and managing costs to support the location’s financial success. The role involves leading and developing the kitchen team, creating memorable guest experiences, maintaining safe and sanitary operations, and collaborating with other managers to improve financial results and profitability. The position requires working in a fast-paced, noisy restaurant and entertainment environment, including an average of 50-hour work weeks, weekends, nights, and holidays.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- At least 3 years of restaurant or hospitality experience.
- Proven experience in kitchen management.
- Proficiency in managing cost of goods sold and labor.
- Ability to lead a team in creating memorable guest experiences.
- Strong business acumen.
- Ability to work weekends, nights, and holidays.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, noisy environment with distracting conditions.
- Ability to handle high-volume days and work an average of 50 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Hire, train, develop, and retain a high-performing back-of-house team.
- Create and 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 kitchen employees and work across kitchen stations.
- Introduce new food items and implement menu rollouts.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Quarterly bonus program.
- Health, dental, vision, and long- and short-term disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Buster’s Legacy Fund, which supports team members during difficult times.
- 401(k) matching plan.
- Free food.
- Free gameplay.
- Multiple managers per shift as part of a large leadership team.
- Fun work environment.
- Career growth opportunities across Dave & Buster’s and Main Event Entertainment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
