Kitchen Manager

Dave & Buster's Inc.•Woodbury, MN

14d•$60,889 - $71,636

About The Position

THE KITCHEN MANAGER: the HEART of our operations. As the leaders of the kitchen, KMs are the culinary experts who keep our kitchens in pristine operating conditions. You get to select and motivate an elite group of back-of-house employees and manage the costs to ensure the overall financial success of the location. What we are looking for! You love working in a fast-paced, multi-faceted restaurant/entertainment scene You can communicate to your team in a way that inspires FUN! There isn't a station you cannot work and a team you cannot lead You can handle 100K days & working an average of 50-hour work weeks You enjoy new menu rollouts and love introducing new food items to our guests You thrive on instant satisfaction! There's nothing better than improving someone's experience or encouraging your team to elevate their performance or encouraging your team to elevate their performance Walking into a Main Event is like entering a new world of lights, music, entertainment, and laughter. Every Guest is greeted by the genuine, glowing faces of Main Event Team Members as they see splashes of color and new opportunities to play. Each center is full of passionate, driven people who are serving others and making memories that bring to life our chef-inspired meals, full-service catering with private rooms, high-energy bar with the latest audio-visual technology, space for birthday parties for kids and adults, and party rooms for corporate, school, and league events. A trip to Main Event is a chance for the whole family to reconnect, celebrate, compete, eat, and play. When you’re with us, each and every moment together is the Main Event.

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

You are the head coach of a talented group of BOH employees, and you are responsible for 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

Benefits

Competitive salary
Quarterly bonus program
Health, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Buster’s Legacy Fund (Supports team members during difficult times)
401K matching plan
FREE food
FREE gameplay
Large leadership team = multiple managers per shift
FUN work environment
Grow your career!
Two FUN brands (Dave & Buster’s and Main Event Entertainment) under one roof = Double the growth opportunities