Kitchen Manager - $5000 Sign-On Bonus!

Dave & Buster's; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the restaurant and entertainment industry is seeking a passionate Kitchen Manager. As the heart of operations, you will lead a high-performing kitchen team, manage costs, and enhance guest experiences in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have significant restaurant experience and a proven ability to inspire and maintain high standards of food preparation and safety.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus program

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K matching plan

FREE food and gameplay

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant/hospitality experience.
• Proficient in managing costs of goods sold and labor.
• 21+ years of age.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a back-of-house team.
• Manage food costs and track waste.
• Ensure safe food-handling procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cost Management

Team Building

Food Safety Management

Job description

Job Description:

THE KITCHEN MANAGER: The HEART of our operations. As the leader of the kitchen, KMs are the culinary experts responsible for maintaining optimal kitchen 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?

• Head coach of a talented BOH team, responsible for hiring, training, developing, and retaining top talent
• Create a well-maintained, safe, secure, and sanitary environment for guests and staff
• Manage food costs, track waste, and control kitchen labor costs
• Understand, manage, and practice safe food-handling procedures
• Collaborate with management 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
• Growth opportunities with two FUN brands (Dave & Buster’s and Main Event Entertainment)

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

Salary Range: $57,443 - $67,581

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