Head Kitchen Leader - Fast-Paced Growth & Bonus

daveandbusters; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus program

Health, Dental, Vision, Long & Short‑r

Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Buster’s Legacy Fund

401K matching plan

FREE food

FREE gameplay

FUN work environment

Grow your career!

Two FUN brands under one roof

Job summary

Dave & Buster’s Inc./Main Event Entertainment is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced BOH team, manage food costs, and drive profitability across the location. You will hire, train, and develop staff while maintaining a safe, sanitary environment for guests and employees.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, managing costs, and delivering exceptional guest experiences in a high-volume setting with a comprehensive perks package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Restaurant/Hospitality experience.
• Proficient in managing cost of goods sold and labor.
• Ability to lead a team to create a memorable guest experience.

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.

Skills

Team leadership

Cost control

Food cost management

Job description

Dave & Buster’s Inc./Main Event Entertainment is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced BOH team, manage food costs, and drive profitability across the location. You will hire, train, and develop staff while maintaining a safe, sanitary environment for guests and employees.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, managing costs, and delivering exceptional guest experiences in a high-volume setting with a comprehensive perks package.