Kitchen Manager

Dave & Buster's Inc.•Orland Park, IL

5d•$71,379 - $83,976•Onsite

About The Position

As the leader of the kitchen, Kitchen Managers are the culinary experts who keep our kitchens in pristine operating conditions. They select and motivate back-of-house employees and manage costs to ensure the overall financial success of the location. This role is for someone who loves working in a fast-paced, multi-faceted restaurant/entertainment scene, can communicate to their team in a way that inspires FUN, can handle busy days and working an average of 50-hour work weeks, enjoys new menu rollouts and introducing new food items, and thrives on instant satisfaction by improving guest experiences or encouraging 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 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