Head Kitchen Leader: Fast-Paced BOH, Bonus & Free Food

daveandbusters; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus program

Health, Dental, Vision, Long & Short‑c

Employee Assistance Program

Buster's Legacy Fund

401K matching plan

FREE food

FREE gameplay

Large leadership team = multiplemanag

FUN work environment

Grow your career! Two FUN brands under

Job summary

Dave & Buster's in Torrance, CA seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead BOH operations, hire and train a top kitchen team, and manage food costs and labor to drive profitability. You will ensure safety, sanitation, and a memorable guest experience while coordinating with the broader management team.

The role demands strong business acumen, weekend/nights/holidays availability, and a passion for fast-paced entertainment dining. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 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

• Head coach of a BOH team: hire, train, develop, retain the best team
• Create a well-maintained, safe, sanitary environment for guests and staff
• Manage food costs, track waste, and control kitchen labor costs
• Understand and enforce safe food-handling procedures
• Collaborate with management to drive financial results and profitability

Skills

Kitchen management

Cost control (COGS)

Labor management

Team leadership

Business acumen

Guest experience

Job description

Dave & Buster's in Torrance, CA seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead BOH operations, hire and train a top kitchen team, and manage food costs and labor to drive profitability. You will ensure safety, sanitation, and a memorable guest experience while coordinating with the broader management team.

The role demands strong business acumen, weekend/nights/holidays availability, and a passion for fast-paced entertainment dining. Competitive salary and benefits offered.