Kitchen Operations Leader | Fast-Paced, High-Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long & Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401K matching plan

Free food

Free gameplay

Career growth

Job summary

Dave & Buster's Inc./Main Event Entertainment in Massachusetts is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee BOH operations, lead a culinary team, and drive financial performance. You will hire, train, and develop staff, manage food costs and labor, and ensure safe, sanitary conditions in a fast-paced, noisy dining and entertainment environment.

This role requires 3+ years in restaurant hospitality, weekend/evening availability, and strong business acumen, with opportunities for growth within both

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

• Hire, train, develop, and retain BOH staff.
• Create a well-maintained, safe, 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 rest of the management team to drive financial results and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Cost management

Team management

Guest experience

Business acumen

Weekend/night/holiday work

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Dave & Buster's Inc./Main Event Entertainment in Massachusetts is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee BOH operations, lead a culinary team, and drive financial performance. You will hire, train, and develop staff, manage food costs and labor, and ensure safe, sanitary conditions in a fast-paced, noisy dining and entertainment environment.

This role requires 3+ years in restaurant hospitality, weekend/evening availability, and strong business acumen, with opportunities for growth within both