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. This role suits someone who enjoys a fast-paced, multifaceted restaurant and entertainment environment, can inspire a team, and is able to work across kitchen stations while leading others. The position involves an average 50-hour workweek and handling high-volume days, as well as supporting new menu rollouts and introducing food items to guests. The Kitchen Manager hires, trains, develops, and retains back-of-house employees; maintains a safe, secure, sanitary, and well-maintained environment; manages food and labor costs and tracks waste; and practices safe food handling. The role also collaborates with the management team to improve financial results and profitability at the location. The work takes place in a fast-paced, noisy environment with distracting conditions, and requires availability for 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 in creating 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 high-volume days and work an average of 50 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Hire, train, develop, and retain a talented back-of-house team.
- Create and 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 new menu rollouts and introduce new food items to guests.
- Lead kitchen operations and work across kitchen stations as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Quarterly bonus program
- Health, dental, vision, and 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
