Kitchen Manager
About The Position
As the leaders of the kitchen, Kitchen Managers (KMs) are the culinary experts responsible for maintaining pristine operating conditions in the kitchen. They are tasked with selecting and motivating back-of-house employees and managing costs to ensure the overall financial success of the location. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, multi-faceted restaurant/entertainment environment, can inspire their team, and is proficient in all kitchen stations. They should be capable of handling high-volume days and working an average of 50-hour work weeks. They enjoy new menu rollouts, introducing new food items to guests, and find satisfaction in improving guest experiences and elevating team performance.
Requirements
- 21+ years of age
- 3+ years of Restaurant/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
Responsibilities
- Hiring, training, developing, and retaining the best back-of-house (BOH) team possible
- Create a well-maintained, safe, secure, and sanitary environment for all guests and staff
- Managing food costs, tracking waste, and controlling kitchen labor costs
- Understanding, managing, and practicing safe food-handling procedures
- Collaborate with the rest of the management team to drive financial results and optimize profitability in your location
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Quarterly bonus program
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Buster’s Legacy Fund (Supports team members during difficult times)
- 401K matching plan
- FREE food
- FREE gameplay
- Large leadership team = multiple managers per shift
- FUN work environment
- Grow your career! Two FUN brands (Dave & Buster’s and Main Event Entertainment) under one roof = Double the growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
