Kitchen Manager
Dave & Buster's•Denver, CO
•$80,202 - $94,355
About The Position
The Kitchen Manager is the leader of the kitchen and a culinary expert responsible for maintaining pristine kitchen operations. The role selects and motivates back-of-house employees, manages costs, and supports the location’s financial success. The Kitchen Manager leads a team in a fast-paced restaurant and entertainment environment, supports menu rollouts, and works to improve guest experiences and team performance. The position involves handling busy service periods, working an average of 50 hours per week, and being available on weekends, nights, and holidays.
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 to create a memorable guest experience.
- Proven experience in kitchen management.
- Strong business acumen.
- Ability to work weekends, nights, and holidays.
- Ability to work 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 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 practice safe food-handling procedures.
- Collaborate with the management team to drive financial results and optimize location profitability.
- Select and motivate back-of-house employees.
- Support menu rollouts and introduce new food items to guests.
- Lead the team in delivering memorable guest experiences and improving performance.
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.
- 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
