Kitchen Manager

Dave & Buster's•Daly City, CA

3d•$90,114 - $106,017

About The Position

The Kitchen Manager is the leader of the kitchen and a culinary expert responsible for keeping kitchen operations in excellent condition. This role selects, motivates, and leads back-of-house employees while managing costs to support the location’s financial success. The position involves working in a fast-paced restaurant and entertainment environment, handling high-volume days, averaging 50-hour work weeks, and introducing new menu items. The Kitchen Manager works with the management team to improve guest experiences, develop employees, and optimize profitability.

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 in creating a memorable guest experience.
Proven kitchen management experience.
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-hour work weeks.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, develop, and retain a strong team of back-of-house employees.
Maintain a safe, secure, sanitary, and well-maintained environment for guests and staff.
Manage food costs, track waste, and control kitchen labor costs.
Understand, manage, and follow safe food-handling procedures.
Collaborate with the management team to drive financial results and optimize location profitability.
Lead kitchen teams and support memorable guest experiences.
Introduce new menu items and manage menu rollouts.