Senior Manager

Dave & Buster's Inc.; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus program

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance — long & short‑/短

Employee Assistance Program

401K matching

Free food

Free gameplay

Large leadership team

FUN work environment

Career growth opportunities (Dave & Bst

Job summary

Dave & Buster’s Inc. in Edina, MN seeks a Senior Manager to provide leadership across strategic initiatives and operating standards, guiding teams under the General Manager. You will drive guest satisfaction, manage costs, and optimize performance in a fast-paced entertainment restaurant setting.

You’ll oversee staffing, training, and daily operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining strong financial results and adherence to brand standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Restaurant/Hospitality Experience.
• Proficient in managing the cost of goods sold and labor.
• Strong business acumen.
• Ability to lead a team to create a memorable guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive team member 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
• Ensure the execution of staff training programs
• Ensure 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 management

Budgeting & cost control

Guest experience

Job description

Job Description

THE SENIOR MANAGER:

provides overall leadership, supervision, and direction on strategic initiatives and operating standards to positively impact business results for selected front-of-house or back-of-house areas under the guidance of the General Manager.

What we are looking for!

• You love working in a fast-paced, multi-faceted restaurant/entertainment scene
• You can communicate with the team members and guests in a way that inspires FUN!
• You thrive on instant satisfaction! There's nothing better than improving someone's experience or encouraging your team to elevate their performance
• You have never met a goal you can't beat
• You can handle 100K days while walking five miles a shift & working an average of 50-hour work weeks
• The ability to oversee all aspects of the business - from the most minor details to the big picture

Requirements

• 21+ years of age
• 5+ years of Restaurant/Hospitality Experience
• Proficient in managing the 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

What will you be doing daily?

• Promote positive team member 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
• Ensure the execution of staff training programs
• Ensure 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

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 = multiple managers per shift
• FUN work environment
• Grow your career!
  • Two FUN brands (Dave & Buster’s and Main Event Entertainment) under one roof = Double the growth opportunities

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

Salary Range

60889

71636

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