Kitchen Manager
About The Position
The Kitchen Manager leads kitchen operations as the culinary expert responsible for maintaining pristine operating conditions, selecting and motivating back-of-house employees, and managing costs to support the location’s financial success. The role is suited to someone who enjoys a fast-paced restaurant and entertainment environment, can lead and inspire a team, is comfortable working across kitchen stations, and enjoys introducing new menu items and improving guest and team experiences. The Kitchen Manager oversees hiring, training, development, and retention of back-of-house employees; maintains a safe, secure, sanitary, and well-maintained environment; and manages food costs, waste, and kitchen labor costs. The role also collaborates with the management team to drive financial results and optimize profitability. The posting describes handling 100K days and working an average of 50-hour work weeks.
Requirements
- 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 100K days and work an average of 50-hour work weeks.
Responsibilities
- Hire, train, develop, and retain a strong team of 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 kitchen employees and help create memorable guest experiences.
- Support new menu rollouts and introduce new food items to guests.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Quarterly bonus program.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Long- and short-term disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Buster’s Legacy Fund, which supports team members during difficult times.
- 401(k) matching plan.
- Free food.
- Free gameplay.
- Multiple managers per shift as part of a large leadership team.
- Fun work environment.
- Career growth opportunities across Dave & Buster’s and Main Event Entertainment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
