Kitchen Manager

Dave & Buster's•Taylor, MI

12d•$64,543 - $75,933

About The Position

The Kitchen Manager leads kitchen operations as the culinary expert responsible for maintaining pristine operating conditions. The role includes selecting and motivating back-of-house employees, managing food and labor costs, and supporting the location’s financial success. The Kitchen Manager works in a fast-paced restaurant and entertainment environment, leads and develops the kitchen team, supports menu rollouts, and helps improve guest experiences and team performance. The role involves an average 50-hour work week and handling high-volume 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 to create a memorable guest experience.
Proven experience in kitchen management.
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 back-of-house employees.
Maintain a well-kept, safe, secure, and sanitary environment for guests and staff.
Manage food costs, track waste, and control kitchen labor costs.
Understand, manage, and practice safe food-handling procedures.
Collaborate with the management team to drive financial results and optimize location profitability.
Lead the kitchen team and support memorable guest experiences.
Introduce new food items to guests and support menu rollouts.