Kitchen Manager: Lead High-Energy BOH & Menu Launches

daveandbusters; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Benefits package

401K matching

Free meals

Free gameplay

Career growth

Job summary

Dave & Buster's is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead BOH operations in a fast-paced restaurant/entertainment environment. You will hire, train, develop, and retain a top-quality kitchen team while controlling costs and ensuring guest satisfaction.

You will drive menu rollsouts, manage food costs and labor, and work weekends, nights, and holidays. We offer a competitive salary, quarterly bonuses, comprehensive benefits, 401K matching, and growth opportunities across both brands.

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

• 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

Leadership

Cost control

Team management

Business acumen

Shift management

Communication

Job description

Dave & Buster's is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead BOH operations in a fast-paced restaurant/entertainment environment. You will hire, train, develop, and retain a top-quality kitchen team while controlling costs and ensuring guest satisfaction.

You will drive menu rollsouts, manage food costs and labor, and work weekends, nights, and holidays. We offer a competitive salary, quarterly bonuses, comprehensive benefits, 401K matching, and growth opportunities across both brands.