Restaurant GM: Lead Ops, Growth & Guest Experience

Dave & Buster's Inc.

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 103,000 - 121,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Quarterly bonus
Health benefits
Dental
Vision
Long & Short-term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Legacy fund
401K matching
Free food
Free gameplay
Leadership team
FUN work environment
Career growth
Cross-brand growth

Job summary

Dave & Buster’s Inc./Main Event Entertainment in New York seeks a General Manager to drive operational excellence, lead a diverse team, and uphold our Culture of FUN while delivering strong financial results.

You will oversee entertainment, food and beverage, staffing, and safety, analyze financial reports, manage costs, and ensure guest experiences meet the brand promise. This role requires 5+ years in hospitality and availability on weekends, nights, and holidays.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of restaurant/hospitality experience.
  • Proficient in managing cost of goods sold and labor.
  • Strong business acumen.
  • Ability to lead a team to create a memorable guest experience.
  • The ability to work weekends, nights and holidays.
  • Not afraid to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment with distracting conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Promotes positive employee relations, including effective delegation of managerial duties and fostering high staff morale.
  • Analyze financial reports and develop action plans to grow revenue and control costs in order to meet or exceed annual budgets.
  • Oversee all operational aspects, including entertainment, food, beverages, equipment, and property, to support the achievement of financial objectives and company initiatives.
  • Assures staffing levels and management coverage are appropriate to meet the needs of the business and maximize the customer experience.
  • Deliver an unparalleled guest experience through the best combination of food, drinks, and games.
  • Maintain a safe and secure environment for all guests and staff.
  • Continuously improves operational execution through attention to detail and adherence to operating standards and procedures.

Skills

Leadership
Team development
Financial reports
Budgeting
Forecasting
Cost control
Inventory management
Profitability analysis
Customer service
Communication
Health & safety compliance
Labor laws
Restaurant experience

Job description

Dave & Buster’s Inc./Main Event Entertainment in New York seeks a General Manager to drive operational excellence, lead a diverse team, and uphold our Culture of FUN while delivering strong financial results.

You will oversee entertainment, food and beverage, staffing, and safety, analyze financial reports, manage costs, and ensure guest experiences meet the brand promise. This role requires 5+ years in hospitality and availability on weekends, nights, and holidays.

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