Kitchen Manager

Dave & Buster's Inc.Fort Myers, FL
$67,339 - $79,222Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Manager is the heart of operations, serving as the culinary expert responsible for maintaining pristine kitchen conditions. This role involves 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, is proficient in all kitchen stations, and can handle high-volume days, often 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

  • Hire, train, develop, and retain the best possible team of BOH employees
  • Create a well-maintained, safe, secure, and sanitary environment for all guests and staff
  • Manage food costs, track waste, and control kitchen labor costs
  • Understand, manage, and practice 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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