Salary
≈ $58k – $108k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Kansas City)
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026. Dave & Buster's scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Dave & Buster's is an American chain of entertainment and dining venues, headquartered in Coppell near Dallas, Texas, that combines a full-service restaurant and bar, a large video arcade and sports viewing under one roof. Founded in Dallas in 1982, the Nasdaq-listed company operates about 160 Dave & Buster's locations across the US plus a handful abroad, and it also owns the Main Event family entertainment center chain acquired in 2022. Its board recruits restaurant managers, line cooks, servers, bartenders, hosts, bussers, games support technicians, Winner's Circle prize staff and event coordinators, alongside corporate roles in merchandising and executive support.
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.
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:
60889-
71636We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.
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