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Daveandbusters
Kitchen Manager
Hoffman Estates, IL
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hirly's read of this role
- Seniority
- Lead / management
- Country
- US
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
- First seen by hirly
- 27 Sept 2026
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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 scene
- You can communicate to your team in a way that inspires FUN!
- There isn't a station you cannot work and a team you cannot lead
- You can handle 100K days & working an average of 50-hour work weeks
- You enjoy new menu rollouts and love introducing new food items to our guests
- You thrive on instant satisfaction! There's nothing better than improving someone's experience or encouraging your team to elevate their performance
Requirements:
21+ years of age
3+ years of Restaurant/Hospitality experience
Proficient in managing the cost of goods sold and labor
Ability to lead a team to create a memorable guest experience
Proven experience in kitchen management
Strong business acumen
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?
- 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 possible
- Create a well-maintained, safe, secure, and sanitary environment for all guests and staff
- Managing food costs, tracking waste, and controlling kitchen labor costs
- Understanding, managing, and practicing safe food-handling procedures
- Collaborate with the rest of the management team to drive financial results and optimize profitability in your location
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:
64543 -
75933
We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.