Senior Restaurant Manager

Dave & Buster; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus program

Health, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) matching plan

FREE food

FREE gameplay

Large leadership team

FUN work environment

Grow your career!

Job summary

Dave & Buster's in Tempe, Arizona, is seeking a Senior Manager to lead and direct strategic initiatives in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Key responsibilities include promoting team relations, analyzing financial performance, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in restaurant or hospitality, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. The role offers a competitive salary with numerous perks including bonuses and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• 5 years of Restaurant/Hospitality experience.
• Ability to lead a team to create a memorable guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive team member relations.
• Analyze financial reports to grow revenue.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Deliver an unparalleled guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Cost management

Team building

Business acumen

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.

Salary Range

$71,000 to $75,200 USD

What We Are Looking For!

You love working in a fast‑paced, multi‑faceted restaurant/entertainment scene.

You can communicate with team members and guests in a way that inspires FUN!

You thrive on instant satisfaction and enjoy improving someone’s experience or encouraging your team to elevate performance.

You have never met a goal you can’t beat.

You can handle 100K days while walking five miles a shift and 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 improve 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)
• 401(k) 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

Dave & Buster's Inc./Main Event Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.