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Kitchen Manager

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Job Description:THE KITCHEN MANAGER: t he HEART of our operations. As the leaders of the kitchen, KMs are the culinary experts who keep our kitchens in pristine operating conditions. You get to select and motivate an elite group of back-of-house employees and manage the costs to ensure the overall financial success of the location.What we are looking for!You love working in a fast-paced, multi-faceted restaurant/entertainment sceneYou can communicate to your team in a way that inspires FUN!There isn't a station you cannot work and a team you cannot leadYou can handle 100K days & working an average of 50-hour work weeksYou enjoy new menu rollouts and love introducing new food items to our guestsYou thrive on instant satisfaction! There's nothing better than improving someone's experience or encouraging your team to elevate their performanceRequirements:21+ years of age3+ years of Restaurant/Hospitality experienceProficient in managing the cost of goods sold and laborAbility to lead a team to create a memorable guest experienceProven experience in kitchen managementStrong business acumenThe ability to work weekends, nights, and holidaysNot afraid to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment with distracting conditionsWhat will you be doing daily?You are the head coach of a talented group of BOH employees, and you are responsible for hiring, training, developing, and retaining the best team possibleCreate a well-maintained, safe, secure, and sanitary environment for all guests and staffManaging food costs, tracking waste, and controlling kitchen labor costsUnderstanding, managing, and practicing safe food-handling proceduresCollaborate with the rest of the management team to drive financial results and optimize profitability in your locationPERKS!Competitive salaryQuarterly bonus programHealth, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramBuster’s Legacy Fund (Supports team members during difficult times)401K matching planFREE foodFREE gameplayLarge leadership team = multiple managers per shiftFUN work environmentGrow your career! Two FUN brands (Dave & Buster’s and Main Event Entertainment) under one roof = Double the growth opportunitiesDave & Buster’s Inc./Main Event Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity EmployerSalary Range:63527-74738We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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