Kitchen Manager

Dave & Buster's; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading entertainment venue as a Kitchen Manager, the heart of operations, driving team performance and menu innovation. You'll lead a talented back-of-house team, ensuring stellar food quality and guest satisfaction in a bustling, fun atmosphere. Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, and career growth opportunities at Dave & Buster’s.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus program

Health, Dental, Vision

Employee Assistance Program

401K matching plan

FREE food

FREE gameplay

Large leadership team

FUN work environment

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for hiring, training, and retaining kitchen staff.
• Manage food costs and control kitchen labor costs.
• Collaborate with management to drive financial results.

Skills

Leadership

Cost Management

Food Safety

Team Building

Job description

Job Description:

THE KITCHEN MANAGER: The HEART of our operations. As the leader of the kitchen, KMs are culinary experts responsible for maintaining pristine operating conditions. You will select and motivate an elite team of back-of-house employees and manage 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 & work 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.

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

What will you be doing daily?

• You are the head coach of a talented group of BOH employees, 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.
• 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 profitability.

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 with 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:

63527 - 74738

We participate in E-Verify where required and are an equal opportunity employer.