Kitchen Manager

Dave-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus program

Health, Dental, Vision

Long & Short-term Disability

401K matching plan

FREE food

FREE gameplay

Job summary

Dave & Buster’s is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a high-performing BOH team in a fast-paced entertainment setting. You will be responsible for hiring, training, and retaining staff while managing food costs, waste, and labor to drive profitability.

You will ensure a safe, sanitary kitchen, lead new menu rollouts, and coach your team to deliver memorable guest experiences across weekends, nights, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 21+ years of age.
• Willing to work weekends, nights and holidays.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, noisy environment.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, develop, and retain BOH team.
• Create a safe, sanitary, and well-maintained kitchen environment.
• Manage food costs, waste, and kitchen labor costs.
• Follow safe food-handling procedures and recipes.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Cost control

Food safety

Scheduling/labor

Communication

Job description

Job Description:THE KITCHEN MANAGER: t he 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 sceneYou can communicate to your team in a way that inspires FUN!There isn't a station you cannot work and a team you cannot leadYou can handle 100K days & working an average of 50-hour work weeksYou enjoy new menu rollouts and love introducing new food items to our guestsYou thrive on instant satisfaction! There's nothing better than improving someone's experience or encouraging your team to elevate their performanceRequirements:21+ years of age3+ years of Restaurant/Hospitality experienceProficient in managing the cost of goods sold and laborAbility to lead a team to create a memorable guest experienceProven experience in kitchen managementStrong business acumenThe ability to work weekends, nights, and holidaysNot afraid to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment with distracting conditionsWhat will you be doing daily?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 possibleCreate a well-maintained, safe, secure, and sanitary environment for all guests and staffManaging food costs, tracking waste, and controlling kitchen labor costsUnderstanding, managing, and practicing safe food-handling proceduresCollaborate with the rest of the management team to drive financial results and optimize profitability in your locationPERKS!Competitive salaryQuarterly bonus programHealth, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramBuster’s Legacy Fund (Supports team members during difficult times)401K matching planFREE foodFREE gameplayLarge leadership team = multiple managers per shiftFUN work environmentGrow your career! Two FUN brands (Dave & Buster’s and Main Event Entertainment) under one roof = Double the growth opportunitiesDave & Buster’s Inc./Main Event Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity EmployerSalary Range:80202-94355We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.