Restaurant Operations Leader: Elevate Guest Experience

Dave & Buster's Management Corporation, Inc.

Columbia (MD)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 73,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Quarterly bonus program
Health, Dental, Vision, Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Buster’s Legacy Fund
401K matching
Free food
Free gameplay
Growth opportunities
Two brands under one roof

Job summary

Dave & Buster's / Main Event Entertainment is seeking a Restaurant & Operations Manager. You will provide leadership, supervise operations, and drive guest satisfaction in a fast-paced, multi-faceted entertainment environment.

Responsibilities include leading hourly staff, hiring, coaching, and aligning with core values to deliver high-quality results. The role requires energetic leadership, weekend/night/holiday availability, and a focus on guest experiences across venues within this dual-brand

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of restaurant/hospitality experience.
  • Proficient in managing COGS and labor.
  • Ability to lead a team to create memorable guest experiences.
  • Willing to work weekends, nights and holidays.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, noisy environment.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and leading hourly team members to exceed guest’s expectations.
  • Demonstrating proactive leadership by ensuring positive staff and guest experiences through personal interactions.
  • Interacting with guest service-focused team members in areas of recruiting, hiring, coaching, training, and professional development.

Skills

Leadership
Guest experience
Staff development
Communication

Job description

Dave & Buster's / Main Event Entertainment is seeking a Restaurant & Operations Manager. You will provide leadership, supervise operations, and drive guest satisfaction in a fast-paced, multi-faceted entertainment environment.

Responsibilities include leading hourly staff, hiring, coaching, and aligning with core values to deliver high-quality results. The role requires energetic leadership, weekend/night/holiday availability, and a focus on guest experiences across venues within this dual-brand

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