Senior Manager

daveandbusters

Toronto

On-site

CAD 65,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Quarterly bonus program
Health, Dental, Vision, Long & Short‑m
Employee Assistance Program
Buster’s Legacy Fund
401K matching plan
Free food
Free gameplay
Large leadership team
FUN work environment
Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Dave & Buster’s Inc./Main Event Entertainment is seeking a Senior Manager to lead operations, supervise staff, and drive strategic initiatives under the guidance of the General Manager. You will manage costs, analyze financials, and ensure top-tier guest experiences in a fast-paced entertainment-focused restaurant environment.

The role requires 5+ years in restaurant/hospitality leadership, strong business acumen, and the ability to oversee all aspects from details to big-picture strategy,

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Restaurant/Hospitality leadership experience.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to manage costs and labor.
  • Proven track record of driving guest satisfaction and team performance.

Responsibilities

  • Promote positive team relations and delegate managerial duties.
  • Analyze financial reports and develop action plans to grow revenue and control costs.
  • Ensure staff training programs are executed and staffing levels are appropriate.
  • Deliver an unparalleled guest experience through food, drinks, and games.
  • Maintain a safe environment and uphold operating standards.

Skills

Team leadership
Budgeting
Staff training
Guest experience
Financial analysis

Job description

Job Description:

THE SENIOR MANAGER: provides overall leadership, supervision, and direction on strategic initiatives and operating standards to positively impact business results for selected front-of-house or back-of-house areas under the guidance of the General Manager.

What we are looking for!
  • You love working in a fast-paced, multi-faceted restaurant/entertainment scene
  • You can communicate with the team members and guests in a way that inspires FUN!
  • You thrive on instant satisfaction! There's nothing better than improving someone's experience or encouraging your team to elevate their performance
  • You have never met a goal you can't beat
  • You can handle 100K days while walking five miles a shift& working an average of 50-hour work weeks
  • The ability to oversee all aspects of the business - from the most minor details to the big picture
Requirements:
  • 21+ years of age
  • 5+ years of Restaurant/Hospitality Experience
  • Proficient in managing the cost of goods sold and labor
  • Strong business acumen
  • Ability to lead a team to create a memorable guest experience
  • The ability to work weekends, nights and holidays
  • Not afraid to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment with distracting conditions
What will you be doing daily?
  • Promote positive team member relations, including effective delegation of managerial duties and fostering high staff morale
  • Analyze financial reports and develop action plans to grow revenue and control costs in order to meet or exceed annual budgets
  • Ensure the execution of staff training programs
  • Ensure staffing levels and management coverage are appropriate to meet the needs of the business and maximize the customer experience
  • Deliver an unparalleled guest experience through the best combination of food, drinks, and games
  • Maintain a safe and secure environment for all guests and staff
  • Continuously improves operational execution through attention to detail and adherence to operating standards and procedures
PERKS!
  • 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

Dave & Buster’s Inc./Main Event Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Range:

64543 - 75933

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