Kitchen Manager

Dave & Buster's•Lubbock, TX

4d•$63,527 - $74,738

About The Position

The Kitchen Manager is the leader of the kitchen and a culinary expert responsible for maintaining pristine kitchen operations. This role selects, motivates, hires, trains, develops, and retains back-of-house employees, manages food and labor costs, and contributes to the location’s financial success. The Kitchen Manager works in a fast-paced restaurant and entertainment environment, collaborates with the management team, and helps deliver memorable guest experiences. The role involves an average of 50-hour work weeks and the ability to handle busy days.

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 in creating a memorable guest experience.
Proven experience in kitchen management.
Strong business acumen.
Ability to work weekends, nights, and holidays.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment with distracting conditions.
Ability to handle busy days and work an average of 50-hour work weeks.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, develop, and retain a talented back-of-house team.
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 profitability.
Lead and motivate the kitchen team to improve performance and guest experiences.
Introduce new menu items and support menu rollouts.