Executive Assistant to COO

## Executive Assistant to COOApply: Coppell, TX (Corporate): Full time: Posted Today: R-1012957**Job Description:**Dave & Buster’s is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and polished Executive Assistant to support the Chief Operating Officer.This role is a key partner to the COO and plays an important part in helping the Operations organization run effectively across a large, multi-unit business. The Executive Assistant will manage a complex calendar, coordinate extensive travel and field visits, prepare executive materials, support key leadership meetings, and ensure priorities, commitments, and follow-up remain on track.The ideal candidate is highly resourceful, exercises excellent judgment, anticipates needs before being asked, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly. This individual must be comfortable working closely with senior executives, field leaders, business partners, and teams across the organization.## What You’ll Do* Strategically manage the COO’s complex calendar, ensuring time is aligned to the highest-priority business needs.* Coordinate executive meetings, operating reviews, field visits, leadership meetings, one-on-ones, vendor meetings, and other key business engagements.* Manage complex domestic travel, including flights, hotels, ground transportation, detailed itineraries, and last-minute changes.* Coordinate store and market visits to help maximize the COO’s time in the field.* Prepare agendas, presentations, briefing materials, reports, spreadsheets, and other executive-level documents.* Support preparation for Executive Leadership Team meetings, business reviews, Board-related discussions, and other high-profile meetings as needed.* Track key action items, decisions, commitments, and deadlines to help ensure follow-through across the Operations organization.* Serve as a trusted point of contact for senior executives, field leadership, vendors, and external partners.* Anticipate scheduling conflicts, travel disruptions, and competing priorities and proactively resolve issues.* Coordinate leadership events, meetings, conferences, and other special programs.* Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.* Support special projects and ad hoc business needs on behalf of the COO.## What We’re Looking For* 5–7+ years of experience supporting a senior executive, preferably at the C-suite level.* Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.* Proven ability to manage a high-volume, complex executive calendar.* Strong experience coordinating executive travel and multi-market itineraries.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams, and Office 365.* Strong judgment and the ability to make decisions independently within appropriate parameters.* Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities with urgency and composure.* Confidence interacting with executives, senior leaders, field teams, and external partners.* High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.* A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong follow-through.## Preferred Experience* Previous experience supporting a COO, President, CEO, or other senior operating executive.* Experience in a large, multi-unit restaurant, hospitality, entertainment, retail, or consumer-facing organization.* Experience working with field-based leadership teams across multiple markets.* Experience supporting executive leadership meetings, operating reviews, or Board-related materials.* Experience coordinating complex travel schedules involving multiple cities or markets.## You’ll Thrive in This Role If You* Stay two steps ahead and anticipate what the COO will need next.* Understand how to prioritize based on business impact and urgency.* Are comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-energy environment.* Remain calm and solution-focused when schedules or priorities change.* Take ownership and drive follow-through without needing constant direction.* Build strong relationships across functions and levels of the organization.* Sweat the details while still understanding the broader business context.* Enjoy supporting an executive who spends significant time both in the field and with senior leadership.* Take pride in helping the COO and Operations organization operate more effectively.**WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?:**Dave & Buster’s / Main Event is an imaginative and dynamic company dedicated to creating innovative entertainment experiences that bring joy, laughter, and excitement to people of all ages. Our mission is to foster a culture of fun and creativity, and we take pride in our commitment to delivering memorable and unique entertainment solutions.* Exclusive discounts on food and games at D&B & Main Event.* Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with tenure.* 11 Company Holidays (Including your Birthday) & 2 Floating Holidays per year.* Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits + Part Time/Full Time benefits available + Sub Benefits: - Livongo, SurgeryPlus, and Telehealth benefits* 401k with company match following 6 months of employment.* Buster’s Legacy Fund (Support Team Members during difficult Times)* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Offerings.* Work out facility on-site.* Employee Power Card | **Free Video Games.****We work hard, play hard and have FUN!****Salary Range:**80640-107520We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required. #J-18808-Ljbffr