Senior Restaurant & Operations Manager

Dave & Buster's Management Corporation, Inc.

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Brooklyn Gateway, NY Until 8/22/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted April 20, 2026 Last posted April 20, 2026
Job description

Job Description:

$5,000 Sign on Bonus

Compensation is from $75,000 USD to $89,000 USD per year

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:

72521

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85319

We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.

About this role

Summary

Lead restaurant operations, manage staff, analyze finances, enhance guest experience, ensure safety.

Job title

Senior Restaurant & Operations Manager

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

hospitality

Location requirements

On-site in Brooklyn, NY; no remote work allowed.

Salary

$75k–$89k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

managementfinancial reportingstaff trainingcustomer serviceteam leadership

Preferred skills

guest experiencecost controlstaff developmentevent planning

Specializations

restaurant managementhospitalityteam leadershipfinancial analysiscustomer experience
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site